US  study finds soybean  #soybean feed provides more energy to swine compared to corn.

Kansas State (K-State) University researchers discovered feeding more soybean increases swine’s energy value between 105% to 212% of the energy provided by corn feed, reported K-State Research and Extension.

For the study, researchers fed 2,200 mixed gender nursery swine for 21 days with different amounts of soybean meals. Result were compared to  findings for energy provided by corn feeds.

Bod Goodband, swine nutritionist from K-State Research and Extension said soybean meal was thought to provide 78% of the nergy value as corn.

He noted that soybean meal #SBM is primary swine diet protein source in the US, providing a goood source of amino acids-to build muscle growth.

The research will allow nutritionists tp make appropriate adjustments to swine’s complete diet, and more efficient swine will be advantageous to swine producers.

He added that swine diet can be afjusted accordingly as the study has found how much energy is provided in soybean meal #soybeanmeal, anticipating development in gain and efficiency.

Producers should consult with their nutritionists for assistance in adjusting their feed strategies before implementing it on their herd.

Source: eFeedlink