Contact Information

Dr. Tony Pescatore, Ph.D.
Interim Department Chair

900 W.P. Garrigus Building Lexington, KY 40546-0215

+1 (859) 257-2686

Feedstuff Discovery - Soybean Meal

Feedstuff Discovery - Soybean Meal

Feedstuff Discovery - Soybean Meal


Soybean meal

Soybean Meal

  • Most widely used protein supplement in the U.S.
  • Produced by grinding the flakes that remain after oil is extracted from whole soybean.
  • Very palatable with the highest nutritional value of any plant protein source.
  • Excellent source of protein and amino acids.

Average Nutrient Content

  • Crude Protein = 44-48%
  • Lysine = 2.8-3.0%
  • Ruminant TDN = 78%
  • Monogastric ME = 1400 Kcal/lb

Physical Description - light borwn color, irregular shape, and a granular to flaky texture.

Contact Information

Dr. Tony Pescatore, Ph.D.
Interim Department Chair

900 W.P. Garrigus Building Lexington, KY 40546-0215

+1 (859) 257-2686