Prospects and Problems of Dietary Glucosinolates in Animal Feeding

Brassica originated feed and fodders are the chief source of glucosinolates in animal diets. High intake of glucosinolates induce several health and production problem in animals, however low glucosinolates containing meals may be good source of protein especially of sulfur containing amino acids. Recent research on glucosinolates shown that feeding of low glucosinolates containing meals reduce fungus infestation of ration, increase isothiocynate content of animal produce and increased peripheral fat with higher contents of unsaturated fatty acids (C18:00, 1 trans, C22:2) in carcass and milk fat, are advantages of Brassica meal feeding because isothiocyantes and unsaturated fatty acids exerts anti-carcinogenic properties. The deleterious effects of high glucosinolate containing meals could be eliminated using a suitable detoxification technology and keeping the level of glucosinolate within tolerable limits.