SOYBEANS AS FEED
The total nutritional package
Poultry and livestock feed use 97 percent of soybean meal in the U.S. Poultry and livestock feed use 97 percent of soybean meal in the U.S. In Missouri, poultry (layers, broilers and turkeys) are the largest consumers of soybean meal, followed by pigs, beef and dairy cattle.
Soybean meal for every meal
Feeding animals is a complex job. Soybean meal provides the protein, amino acids and energy that growing pigs, poultry, cattle and fish need.
Soybean meal for many species
As a quality feed ingredient for animal agriculture, U.S. soybean meal is used in feed rations for several species.
Poultry
In Missouri, broilers (meat chickens), layers and turkeys are the largest consumers of soybean meal. Poultry farmers count on the high protein offered by soybean meal to keep their flocks growing and healthy.
Pigs
Missouri pigs are the second largest consumers of soybean meal in the state. The consistent, reliable quality of soybean meal provides protein and energy to aid growth and health.
Beef cattle
Beef cattle need quality protein in their diets, too, and soybeans can provide that. Beef producers can benefit from adding soybean meal or even whole soybeans to their animals’ diets.
Dairy cattle
Soybeans are a good source of amino acids, which is key to dairy feed rations. Dairy cattle convert amino acids into essential nutrients such as protein to produce milk.
Aquaculture
Because of the high protein content, soybeans can replace animal proteins that are used in aquafeeds. Many aquaculture diets now contain 25% to 30% soy.
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