Positive impacts of integrating flaxseed meal as a potential feed supplement in livestock and poultry production: Present scientific understanding

When it comes to food and fiber production, flaxseed (Linum usitatissimum) has been around the longest. Oil makes up over 41% of a flaxseed's total weight; of that, more than 70% is polyunsaturated. Protein, dietary fiber, α-linolenic acid (ALA), flaxseed gum, and many other beneficial compounds are abundant in flaxseed meal (FSM). There is as much as 30% crude protein in FSM. Therefore, FSM can serve as a source of excellent protein for livestock. FSM increases the efficiency and effectiveness of livestock and poultry farming. FSM can be used as an essential protein feed component in cattle and poultry farming, boosting production and profitability. Because it contains anti-nutritional ingredients such as cyanogenic glycosides, tannins, phytic acid, oxalic acid and an anti-vitamin B6 factor, the use of FSM in livestock and poultry diets is restricted. Animal nutritionists have recently shown a growing interest in reducing anti-nutritional elements and boosting FSM's nutritional value. Recently, fermented FSM has been used to feed cattle and poultry; hence its dietary benefits have not yet been fully assessed. The present article, therefore, addresses the chemical make-up, bioactive components, anti-nutritional aspects, and positive impacts of FSM in livestock and poultry production

Guar Gum, Gellan Gum Biopolymer Soil Stabilization

In civil engineering and construction, soil stabilization is an important aspect. There are diverse conventional techniques to improve soilproperties and for soil stabilization. This study explores the viability of twotypes of biopolymers, Guar gum and Gellan gum, as sustainable and ecofriendly additives for clayey soil stabilization. Compaction, unconfined compression test, permeability, consistency limit, consolidation tests were performed in the study. The sample for the test has been prepared that biopolymer has been mixed with soil in different proportions. These biopolymers forms hydrogels when they get activated, and it enhances the bonding between soil particles thereby increasing the strength. Treating soilwith biopolymer increases dry unit weight and decreases optimum moisturecontent (OMC).Addition of gum solution reduces friction between soil particles, leading to marginal increase in dry unit weight. Higher the biopolymer content lower is the OMC content and soil become more stiff. The compressive strength and load bearing capacity isfound increasing soilbiopolymerspecimen upon different days of curing. For every tested percentage of treatment the percentage reduction factor rises withbiopolymer concentration due to drop in void ratio that results in a drop in the soil's permeability. Guar Gum and Gellan Gum are used as stabilizers in soil treatment, increasing liquid and plastic limits, shrinkage limit, and viscosity. They activate hydrogels, strengthen bonding activity, and increaseshrinkage limit. The addition of Guar Gum and Gellan Gum improves soil biopolymer mix viscosity and adhesion. The findings of this study positivelyimply that adding this material to weak soil would improve the soil’s characteristics

Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Modern Trends in Engineering Technology and Management

This proceeding contains articles on the various ideas of the academic community presented at The 2nd International Conference on Modern Trends in Engineering Technology and Management (ICMEM 2023) organized by the Sree Narayana Institute of Technology Adoor-691554, Kerala, India on 4th-6th May 2023.  ICMEM 2023 aimed to provide a forum for the exchange of ideas, issues, challenges, discoveries, opportunities, and applications of Modern Trends in Engineering Technology and Management. The ever-changing scope and rapid development of science and technology generate new problems, questions, and curiosity, necessitating the exchange of brilliant ideas and raising awareness of this vital research field in a variety of directions.  Conference Title: 2nd International Conference on Modern Trends in Engineering Technology and ManagementConference Acronyms: ICMEM 2023Conference Date: 4th-6th May 2023Conference Location: Hybrid ModeConference Organizer: SNIT Adoor, Kerala, Indi