VOCALIM - Mieux valoriser des matières premières métropolitaines dans l’alimentation des poulets de chair pour améliorer l’autonomie protéique française.

The autonomy for Protein-Rich resources of poultry feed in France is around 40%, due in particular to massive imports of soybean meals, which are economically and nutritionally competitive. The study ofnew French Protein-Rich Feedstuffs (FPRF) within the framework of VOCALIM has shown that technological processes make it possible to better exploit fiber-rich resources (rapeseed and sunflower meals), without affecting the performance or health of the animals. The genetic selection of animals could be a lever to further improve the valuation of these resources. Simulations up to 2023 showed a gain of 17 protein autonomy points in broilers production and a reduction in food costs of 2.8% thanks to these FPRF. Their use allows, according to the scenarios studied, to gain in protein efficiency and to reduce overall environmental impacts.