By Dr. Amy Batal
U.S. soybean meal (SBM) stands out in the global market as a superior, reliable, and sustainable feed ingredient. Whether you’re focused on improving animal health, reducing costs, or meeting sustainability goals, U.S. Soy delivers measurable benefits across all fronts.
At the International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) in Atlanta January 28-30, 2025, Dr. Amy Batal, Ph.D., shares her insights on why U.S. Soy is the go-to choice for nutritionists and producers worldwide.
IPPE is the world's largest annual display of technology, equipment, supplies, and services used in the production and processing of eggs, meat and poultry and those involved in feed manufacturing.
Enhance Your Animal’s Performance, Health and Welfare
Dr. Batal’s presentation highlights the consistent nutritional quality of U.S. Soy. Greater amino acid digestibility and higher energy content support optimal animal performance in poultry, swine, and other livestock and set U.S. SBM apart from competing products. “It’s a game-changer for animal feed,” she says. “Ensuring the quantity and quality of essential nutrients found in feed ingredients is crucial to understanding the financial value associated with varying amino acid digestibility and energy concentration of various soybean meal,” says Dr. Batal. She highlights the advantages of U.S. Soy, including:
- Greater amino acid digestibility
- Higher metabolizable energy (AME) content, kcal/kg
- More consistent quality with less variability
Maximize Your Business Value with Reliable Feed Solutions
Feed costs can make or break a business, and ingredient variability leads to unexpected expenses. Ultimately animal producers are aiming to achieve the lowest feed cost per pound of meat produced, this is most easily achieved by utilizing high quality feed ingredients despite the relatively higher price. U.S. Soy offers unmatched consistency, helping nutritionists and producers maintain predictable costs while achieving exceptional results.
Dr. Batal demonstrated that if nutritionists consider the consistently higher digestibility of essential amino acids and caloric content of meal made from U.S. Soy, they could generate a feed cost savings of approximately $5 to $10 per ton of feed. This equates to an approximately $25 per metric ton premium value of soybean meal made from U.S. Soy. In some instances, the premium value of meal derived from U.S. Soy may be much higher than that depending on soybean meal inclusion rate and the price of substitute ingredients.
“U.S. soybean meal is significantly more valuable because it saves money and improves bird performance,” notes Dr. Batal.
Additionally, she advises nutritionists to:
- Know your source or supplier.
- Evaluate your feed ingredients on a frequent schedule, as variability can occur within each supplier.
Dr. Batal adds, “Look for indicators like color, smell and quick tests, such as lysine color tests, to ensure you’re getting the quality you expect.”
Measurably Reduce Your Environmental Footprint
Sustainability is no longer optional—it’s a business imperative. By choosing U.S. Soy, you invest in a feed ingredient that aligns with environmental goals while delivering high-quality nutrition. U.S. SBM’s superior digestibility reduces nitrogen excretion and waste output.1
“Digestibility directly impacts both performance and sustainability, making U.S. soybean meal the environmentally responsible choice,” says Dr. Batal.
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