Top 5 soybean meal alternatives: 2. Pulses

This is the second in the series of the top 5 most-promising soybean meal alternatives which we will share over the next couple of weeks, terms of protein profile, availability, sustainability and more. This week we look at pulses. 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 acti