Top 5 soybean meal alternatives: 1. Canola meal

Over the next couple of weeks we will share 5 of the most-promising soybean meal alternatives, this week we look at canola meal and other oilseed meals. Soybean meal (SBM) is an excellent protein source for many livestock species and it is currently the most common protein component in compound feed for pigs, poultry and dairy cattle. However, because the price of SBM fluctuates and can be very high, farmers are actively investigating ingredients that can serve as full or partial replacements.