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Soybean Meal
Soybean meal is one of the most widely used vegetable protein sources. It is widely available, actively traded, and its amino acid profile fits the amino acid requirements of many animals. The amino acids in soybean meal are highly digestible and complement other ingredients to make a balanced diet. Soybean meal is used as an amino acid source in many animals during all stages of life.
Soybean Hulls
Soybean hulls provide an excellent, highly available source of fiber, energy, minerals and protein. Soy hulls are an economical energy and/or fiber source for livestock diets. They are very palatable, and their low lignin content makes them highly digestible to livestock. Soy hulls provide value to beef and dairy cattle because they are readily fermented in the rumen, supplying both energy and protein to the animal. In swine, soy hulls are a valuable ingredient in many diets. Typically very consistent within a plant, soy hulls are easily handled and available in loose or pellet form. The fiber in soy hulls is highly digestible, allowing growing and maturing swine to utilize it as an energy source.
Soybean Oil
Soybean oil is a dense energy source that can be used in a variety of feeds. It is a good source of linoleic acid and promotes growth and weight gain. An additional benefit of soybean oil is that it can reduce the dustiness associated with some feeds.
Cottonseed meal
Cottonseed meal is the second most abundant protein meal in the U.S. There are many types of cottonseed meal available, but the primary products are 41% and 44% crude protein cottonseed meals. The 41% cottonseed meal is an excellent protein source for a variety of animals. The nutrient content complements other plant and animal proteins in rations.
Cottonseed Hulls
Cottonseed hulls contain 3 to 8% highly digestible cotton linters (nearly 100% cellulose). They are very palatable and an effective fiber source (low lignin). Cottonseed hulls are a superior ingredient for cattle receiver rations. They also fit well into feedlot and dairy rations to complement high concentrate rations. Available in loose or pelletized form, cottonseed hulls can also be fed to pasture cattle to limit concentrate intake.
Canola Meal
Canola meal is a natural protein source that complements other ingredients in a wide range of livestock rations. It is also an excellent source of vitamins and has relatively high levels of sulfur-containing amino acids. Canola meal has good handling qualities and is available in meal or pellets. When balanced correctly for energy and digestible amino acids, canola meal can be a major protein source. Canola meal has a crude protein content of 35 to 38%.
Sunflower Meal
Sunflower meal, available with 28%, 30% and 35% crude protein levels, is a palatable ingredient that can be used as a source of supplemental protein. No major anti-nutritional factors are recognized in sunflower protein. Sunflower meal contains less lysine than soybean meal, but more methionine, providing potential advantages for feeding mixtures of the two meals.
Linseed Meal
Linseed meal is one of the oldest feed ingredients. It complements other ingredients in the diet and contains 32 to 38% crude protein. Linseed meal is also valued for its ability to produce a sheen in the appearance of animal coats.
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