I have been told that chicken feathers are about 70% protein. By converting it to an edible form it also solves a disposal problem. The conversion involves a pressure vessel. John Ferrell http://DixieNC.US ----- Original Message ----- From: "Russell McMahon" To: "Microcontroller discussion list - Public." Sent: Monday, January 10, 2005 7:52 AM Subject: Re: [OT] Alarming New Report re Earthquake/Tsunami >>>1. There are all sorts of terrible things that they feed to beefs. > >> e.g. sheep > > And the rest. Have a look at some of those references :-(. > Some of those are now out of date as they have tried to stamp out some of > the more horrendously stupid practices - not without considerable > resistance from lobby groups who are more interested in making a profit > now than having themselves and/or their customers alive in 10 to 20 years > time. (Prion diseases have VERY long incubation times - possibly 20+ > years). Spray dried blood doesn't sound highly intelligent, but may still > be in use. Hopefully, chicken litter and chicken feathers isn't, but who > knows. > > May be a good idea to change the subject line. What say I double post > under a new subject -> Animal feedstuff > > RM > -- > http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive > View/change your membership options at > http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist > -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist