Palm kernel meal/cake (expeller)
Bungkil inti sawit · Elaeis guineensis
Also known in Indonesia as: BIS, BKS, PKC, bungkil sawit, palm kernel cake
Suitable for: Ruminants, Poultry, Fish
Generally classed as a medium-protein feed (PK about 17% DM).
Nutrition data is in Beta and has not been reviewed by experts yet. Use it as a guide, not as veterinary advice.View sources
Dry matter (DM)
91,2%
per as fed
Crude protein (CP)
16,7%
per dry matter
Crude fibre (CF)
19,8%
per dry matter
TDN (TDN)
53,4%
per dry matter
Nutrient content (main values)
| Nutrient | Value | Basis | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| DM Dry matter | 91,2% | as fed | P-S5 |
| Ash Ash | 4,7% | dry matter | P-S5 |
| CP Crude protein | 16,7% | dry matter | P-S5 |
| EE Ether extract | 9,2% | dry matter | P-S5 |
| CF Crude fibre | 19,8% | dry matter | P-S5 |
| NFE Nitrogen-free extract | 49,6% | dry matter | P-S5 |
| NDF NDF | 73% | dry matter | P-S5 |
| ADF ADF | 44,8% | dry matter | P-S5 |
| TDN TDN | 53,4% | dry matter | P-S20 |
| ME ME ruminant | 2.772 kcal/kg | dry matter | P-S5 |
| AMEn AMEn poultry | 2.653 kcal/kg | dry matter | P-S5 |
| DE DE fish | 2.710 kcal/kg | dry matter | P-S20 |
| Ca Calcium | 0,28% | dry matter | P-S5 |
| P Phosphorus | 0,6% | dry matter | P-S5 |
| Lys Lysine | 0,48% | dry matter | P-S5 |
| Met Methionine | 0,3% | dry matter | P-S5 |
Use
Inclusion limit
Dairy rations in producing areas up to 50% PKM; feedlot cattle in Malaysia up to 80% of DM (P-S5). Layers: up to 25% (P-S5). Pullets: up to 30% in starter/grower (P-S5). Tilapia and catfish: up to about 20% (P-S5). Growing pigs in temperate systems 5-10% recommended (P-S5).
Copper 20-30 ppm: chronic copper toxicity in sheep at excessive feeding (90% of diet) and reproductive problems at 60% in rams (P-S5). Lysine and sulphur amino acids deficient (P-S5).
All values from every source (16)
| Nutrient | Value | Basis | Sources | Confidence | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DM Dry matter | 91,2% main | as fed | P-S5 | High | SD 1.4; min 87.2; max 95; n 1268 |
| Ash Ash | 4,7% main | dry matter | P-S5 | High | SD 0.6; min 3.6; max 6; n 632 |
| CP Crude protein | 16,7% main | dry matter | P-S5 | High | SD 0.9; min 13.5; max 19.4; n 1114 |
| EE Ether extract | 9,2% main | dry matter | P-S5 | High | SD 1.5; min 6.2; max 15.4; n 983 |
| CF Crude fibre | 19,8% main | dry matter | P-S5 | High | SD 2.5; min 14; max 27.7; n 1097 |
| NFE Nitrogen-free extract | 49,6% main | dry matter | P-S5 | Medium | |
| NDF NDF | 73% main | dry matter | P-S5 | Medium | SD 4.3; min 58.3; max 77.7; n 98 |
| ADF ADF | 44,8% main | dry matter | P-S5 | Medium | SD 3.3; min 34.2; max 51; n 91 |
| TDN TDN | 53,4% main | dry matter | P-S20 | Medium | |
| ME ME ruminant | 2.772 kcal/kg main | dry matter | P-S5 | Medium | SD 263; min 2510; max 3107; n 5 |
| AMEn AMEn poultry | 2.653 kcal/kg main | dry matter | P-S5 | High | min 2605; max 2701; n 2 |
| DE DE fish | 2.710 kcal/kg main | dry matter | P-S20 | Medium | |
| Ca Calcium | 0,28% main | dry matter | P-S5 | High | SD 0.06; min 0.19; max 0.42; n 73 |
| P Phosphorus | 0,6% main | dry matter | P-S5 | High | SD 0.07; min 0.42; max 0.74; n 77 |
| Lys Lysine | 0,48% main | dry matter | P-S5 | High | range in g/16g N: SD 0.6; min 2; max 3.8; n 19 |
| Met Methionine | 0,3% main | dry matter | P-S5 | High | range in g/16g N: SD 0.4; min 1; max 2.7; n 19 |
Sources
- [P-S20] INRAE-CIRAD-AFZ. Tables of composition and nutritional values of feed materials (feedtables.com), online edition 2017-2024; individual feed pages cited in locators. Open
- [P-S5] Heuzé V., Tran G., Sauvant D., Noblet J., Renaudeau D., Bastianelli D., Lebas F., 2024. Palm kernel meal. Feedipedia, a programme by INRAE, CIRAD, AFZ and FAO. Open
This is a guide, not an official prescription. Consult a local extension officer or veterinarian.