What is a Low Crude Protein Diet? A Comprehensive Guide
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According to agricultural research, a low crude protein (CP) diet in livestock can lead to a 10% reduction in nitrogen excretion for every 1% drop in dietary CP, which significantly decreases environmental pollution. This specialized dietary strategy involves carefully lowering the total protein content, and its applications range from improving environmental sustainability in animal farming to managing specific medical conditions in humans.
