Five most promising soybean meal alternatives

An in-depth look at the best options for replacing soy in feed for various livestock species in terms of benefits, availability, challenges and outlook. Soybean meal is an excellent protein source for many livestock species and it is currently the most common protein component in compound feed for pigs, poultry and dairy cattle. However, because the price of soybean meal fluctuates and can be very high, farmers are actively investigating ingredients that can serve as full or partial replacement