Application of soy protein concentrate in poultry pre-starter feed

Newly hatched birds have an under-developed digestive system and require highly digestible protein ingredients. Among commonly used plant protein sources, soy protein concentrate is an excellent plant protein ingredient for poultry pre-starter feed. Survival rate of post-hatching birds and uniformity at market size are the key elements in broiler farming systems. Obviously, both factors are related to early feeding, i.e. the feeding during 0-7 days post-hatching. For post-hatching birds, it is