{"id":3484,"date":"2026-10-08T15:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-08T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ndrgkokalenterprise.com\/?p=3484"},"modified":"2026-10-08T15:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-10-08T15:00:00","slug":"soybean-meal-in-poultry-feed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ndrgkokalenterprise.com\/ms\/soybean-meal-in-poultry-feed\/","title":{"rendered":"Soybean Meal in Poultry Feed: Inclusion Levels, Benefits and Best Practice"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Quick answer:<\/strong> Soybean meal is the main protein in most poultry feeds, often making up a large share of broiler and layer diets alongside corn. It supplies good lysine but is low in methionine, so diets add DL-methionine. Use properly toasted meal with correct urease activity, and adjust levels by bird age and the other ingredients available.<\/p>\n

Updated October 2026 \u00b7 NDRG Kokal Enterprise, Sarawak, Malaysia<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Key facts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Role<\/th>\nMain protein source<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Strength<\/th>\nGood lysine content<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Limitation<\/th>\nLow methionine (add DL-methionine)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Quality check<\/th>\nUrease activity, protein solubility<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Paired with<\/th>\nCorn or other energy grains<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Grade<\/th>\n48% Hi-Pro preferred for broilers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Why soybean meal dominates poultry feed<\/h2>\n

Soybean meal offers high, digestible protein, a good amino acid profile and reliable global supply. Combined with corn, it forms the classic corn\u2013soy diet used for broilers and layers worldwide.<\/p>\n

Typical use by bird type<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Bird<\/th>\nSoybean meal use<\/th>\nNotes<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Broiler starter<\/td>\nHighest<\/td>\nHighest protein needs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Broiler grower\/finisher<\/td>\nHigh, reducing with age<\/td>\nBalance with amino acids<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Layers<\/td>\nModerate<\/td>\nProtein for egg production<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Exact inclusion is set by your nutritionist based on breed targets and ingredient prices.<\/p>\n

Balancing amino acids<\/h2>\n

Corn\u2013soy diets are usually first limiting in methionine, then lysine and threonine. Adding DL-methionine<\/a> and L-lysine<\/a> lets you meet requirements with less soybean meal.<\/p>\n

Best practice<\/h2>\n