Soybean Meal in Poultry Feed: Inclusion Levels, Benefits and Best Practice

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On 10 月 8, 2026

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Quick answer: 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.

Updated October 2026 · NDRG Kokal Enterprise, Sarawak, Malaysia

Key facts

Role	Main protein source
Strength	Good lysine content
Limitation	Low methionine (add DL-methionine)
Quality check	Urease activity, protein solubility
Paired with	Corn or other energy grains
Grade	48% Hi-Pro preferred for broilers

Why soybean meal dominates poultry feed

Soybean meal offers high, digestible protein, a good amino acid profile and reliable global supply. Combined with corn, it forms the classic corn–soy diet used for broilers and layers worldwide.

Typical use by bird type

Bird	Soybean meal use	Notes
Broiler starter	Highest	Highest protein needs
Broiler grower/finisher	High, reducing with age	Balance with amino acids
Layers	Moderate	Protein for egg production

Exact inclusion is set by your nutritionist based on breed targets and ingredient prices.

Balancing amino acids

Corn–soy diets are usually first limiting in methionine, then lysine and threonine. Adding DL-methionine and L-lysine lets you meet requirements with less soybean meal.

Best practice

Use 48% Hi-Pro for young broilers to keep fibre low.
Check urease to make sure anti-nutritional factors are destroyed.
Store dry to prevent mould and mycotoxins.

Frequently asked questions

Why is soybean meal used in chicken feed?

It is a highly digestible, widely available protein with good lysine, forming the base of corn–soy poultry diets.

What does soybean meal lack for poultry?

It is relatively low in methionine, which is why DL-methionine is added to poultry feed.

Which soybean meal is best for broilers?

48% Hi-Pro dehulled soybean meal, because it has more protein and less fibre.

Buy in bulk: request a wholesale quote from NDRG Kokal Enterprise, Siburan, Sarawak. Call or WhatsApp +60 13-739 1922 or email info@ndrgkokalenterprise.com.

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