Can soy be the sustainable protein of choice?

21-10-2020 | Specials | Article

Piglets fed a soy-based starter diet with minimal ANFs are less vulnerable to gastrointestinal upsets and are able to absorb more of the nutrients essential to healthy growth. Photo: Hamlet Protein

Reckless cultivation has given soy a bad name in some markets. A closer look reveals that responsibly produced soy protein is better than many alternative feed strategies for piglets and the planet. The sustainability of soy has been a topic of discussion for years. Concerns about the way soy is cultivated, genetic modification and the climate impact of transport across the world have caused some to voice a preference for locally produced alternatives. These are all important matters to discus