Key indicators for SOYBEAN MEAL QUALITY in POULTRY NUTRITION – NUTRINSIGHTS Dr. Nelson Ruiz
At the 4th European Symposium on Poultry Nutrition (ESPN 2025), renowned expert Nelson Ruiz shared essential findings from a study analyzing the quality of commercial soybean meal, a critical ingredient in poultry feed formulation.
🟡 Key study highlights:
• 24 commercial lots of soybean meal were analyzed
• Optimal KOH protein solubility: 80–85%
• Acceptable trypsin inhibitor levels: less than 5.5 DUI/mg
These findings help nutritionists and poultry producers:
✅ Select soybean meal more strategically
✅ Adjust digestible amino acids (lysine & arginine) based on quality
✅ Define cost-effective thresholds for profitability
This interview offers practical takeaways for improving feed efficiency and economic returns in poultry production.
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