advantages of u.s. soybean meal in domestic feed rations
DESCRIPTION
AMINO ACID Digestibility Lysine typically estimated at 85% digestible Similar high digestibility levels for other amino acids, like threonineTRANSCRIPT
ADVANTAGES OF U.S. SOYBEAN MEAL IN
DOMESTIC FEED RATIONS
AMINO ACID PROFILE
High levels of amino acids Balance well with cereal grains
AMINO ACID Digestibility
Lysine typically estimated at 85% digestible
Similar high digestibility levels for other amino acids, like threonine
Other NUTRITIONAL
CHARACTERISTICS Energy Minerals Vitamins
NUTRITIONAL VALUE
PROPOSITION Extensively used in livestock feeds Delivers nutrients critical to:
Animal health Performance
Cost Competitive
AVAILABILITY 60 domestic soybean processing plants Consistent product Geographic and weather diversity
RELIABILITY Consistency Everyday known product quality Easily formulated
HEDGEABILITY Traded in large volumes Known and relatively predictable
price relationships
Can reduce risk of ingredient exposure
QUALITY/ CLAIMS
PROCESS Trade rules ensure
protein, fiber and moisture values
Reductions in quality are offset financially
TRANSPORTATION
DIVERSITY Multiple delivery means Consistent and timely Reduced overbuying Less lead-time Less freight expense Truck, rail or barge
TRANSPORTATION DIVERSITY
Multiple rail lines Various size cars Can increase usable storage space
GRIND Ground by processor Used without additional expense Facilitates blending and bulk bin utilization Minimizes dust and fines Specific grind characteristics possible
MOISTURE Consistent moisture Increased or decreased
moisture possible
FLOWABILITY Eases feed manufacturing Enables delivery of a more
consistent feed Lowers feed production costs
PLANT QUALITY
Adjustments
Many soybean meal traits can be adjusted:
Moisture and grind Protein and fiber Flow coating agents Toasting
Color Digestibility Palatability
SUSTAINABILITY Proven track record Improved sustainability:
Reduced weed control Less fuel More no-till Improved land rotation and yield
MARKET DRIVEN Relatively low- or no-subsidy crop World supply and demand are the primary
determinants of the final value
“ALL VEGETABLE”
Considerations All-vegetable product "All Natural" and "Vegetable Diet"
labels are increasing Many consumers are willing to pay
more for these products.
Soybean checkoff support of animal agriculture: Enhance soybeans Improve soybean meal Emphasize the economic importance of animal
agriculture Increase meat and poultry exports Provide reliable, third-party educational
information about today’s food system
U.S. SOYBEAN Industry Support
U.S. SOYBEAN
Industry Support When we "value add" it is good for the entire value chain
Farmers Truckers Livestock Producers Processors Seed Technology Companies Consumers
WORKING CONTINUOUSLY
To Improve Improve quality of current
soybean crop Create environment that rewards
better processing Develop and commercialize new
trait-enhanced soybeans
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For additional information, please contact:Philip Lobo - [email protected]
314-579-1582