Use of pulp and husk of coffee in animal feed

Abstract

Coffee husk and coffee pulp are rendered as by-products after coffee beans are obtained. They might pollute water and other resources; however, they might also be used for animal feeding, reducing the cost of animal diets. Coffee by-products have been widely used for animal feeding in different animal species worldwide, mainly in countries with the highest coffee production. Therefore, it is crucial to know the results obtained when these by-products are fed to animals under different conditions. The results obtained when husk and coffee pulp are included in animal diets vary depending on the species fed with these coffee by-products and the amount offered.