New proteins including field peas, lupins, insect meal, lemna, microalgae, milk and milk by-products, and yeast protein are among potential sustainable soybean substitutes. Photo: Canva
Sustainable development of the pig industry requires an improved protein utilisation rate from new protein sources with lower carbon footprint and land use. This article will discuss 7 alternative protein sources in the pig’s diet. The most common protein source in pig diets is soybean meal. However, with high soybean prices, the feed industry is looking for efficacious new protein sources to prevent lower pig performance, mitigate adverse environmental impacts, and reduce the cost of the d
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