2020
Production effects of extruded soybean meal in comparison with canola meal in lactating dairy cows
Contributor/Checkoff:
Category:
Feed
Keywords:
Animal healthAnimal nutritionNutrient management
Parent Project:
This is the first year of this project.
Lead Principal Investigator:
Alex Hristov, Pennsylvania State University
Co-Principal Investigators:
Dan Kniffen, Pennsylvania State University
Project Code:
R2020-01; OSP 213350
Contributing Organization (Checkoff):
Institution Funded:
Brief Project Summary:

Previous research has shown that extruded soybean meal can be comparable to canola meal in terms of milk production and components. This research proposes that a diet that is slightly below the metabolizable protein requirements of the cows would benefit from the increased supply of escape protein from extruded soybean meal, when compared with canola meal. The project conducts a feeding trial to test this hypothesis, monitoring feed intake, milk production and composition (including milk fatty acids), body weight and plasma amino acid profiles.

Key Benefactors:
farmers, agronomists, extension agents, livestock farmers, dairy industry, livestock nutritionists

Information And Results
Project Deliverables

Data for feed intake, milk production and composition (including milk fatty acids), body weight change, and plasma amino acid profiles of cows fed extruded soybean meal vs. canola meal.

Final Project Results

The United Soybean Research Retention policy will display final reports with the project once completed but working files will be purged after three years. And financial information after seven years. All pertinent information is in the final report or if you want more information, please contact the project lead at your state soybean organization or principal investigator listed on the project.