Quality of US Soybean Meal Compared to the Quality of Soybean Meal from Other Origins

• DOI: 10.1007/s11746-007-1107-8
• Publication Date: 2007-07-24T08:20:09Z
• Authors: Maitri Thakur; Charles R. Hurburgh
• Keywords: Protein quality; Essential amino acid; Soybean oil

Abstract Quality of soybeans and soybean meals (SBM) from non‐US US origins were compared. The SBM was more consistent with higher digestibility (by KOH solubility), lower fiber better quality protein essential amino acid levels) than other major export (Argentina, Brazil India). Protein carried through whole to SBM, for a given origin. While the content Brazil, percentage total digestible acids highest China. had (total) five both poultry swine feed uses, which when coupled digestibility, would give meal an advantage in rations balanced on acids. mean particle size all within desirable range specified by nutritionists. Brazilian soybeans, but Argentine soybeans. crude disadvantage offset concentrations oil either South American origins. Average contents 2003 2004 annual surveys. held concentration key three studies.