Physical Characterization of Ten Hemp Varieties to Use as Animal Bedding Material

Written By libby furminger

Abstract:

This study examined the suitability of 10 different hemp cultivars for commercial animal bedding, using the hurds of the plants. Specifically, it assessed each cultivar’s moisture (M), water absorption (WA) and ammonia absorption (AA).

Context:

The hemp cultivars used were:

  • Fibranova

  • Codimono

  • USO31

  • CS

  • Futura 75

  • Eletta Campana

  • Carmaleonte

  • Felina 32

  • Santhica

  • Ferimon

Key Findings:

All varieties were determined to be good animal bedding material, either by themselves or as a mixture, with no one variety being significantly superior in terms of moisture and water absorption

  • Ferimon was the best cultivar for ammonia absorption at 55%

Correspondence:

Sheyla Arango, Department of Comparative Biomedicine and Food Science (BCA), University of Padova, Viale dell’Universitá 16, 35020 Legnaro, Italy

Email: sheylajohannashumyko.arangoquispe@phd.unipd.it

Arango, S. et al. (2023). Physical Characterization of Ten Hemp Varieties to Use as Animal Bedding Material. Animals, 13 (2), 284.

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