Base feeds
Soya Bean Hull
Soya Beans are primarily processed for their oil, which leads to the generation of two primary by-products – Soya Bean Meal and Soya Bean Hulls.
Feeding recommendations
Soya Bean Hulls can be fed at rates of approximately 0.5-5kg per cow, per day depending on the overall diet and production goals. Soya Bean Hulls have a high nutritional value for ruminants and are a highly digestible fibre source.
Supplementing diets with Soya Bean Hulls increases rumen microflora flow and rumen fibre digestion.
However, as they do not provide the same effective fibre physical structure as long-stem forages, they should be used alongside adequate roughage.
DM | 88% |
ME (MJME/kg DM) | 11.5 |
Crude protein | 13.5% |
NDF | 60% |
Starch | 1.4% |
What are Soya Bean Hulls?
Soya Bean Hulls are a by-product of soybean processing, where the outer coating of the bean is removed during the production of Soy Bean Meal. Due to their light, bulky nature, they are typically pelleted to improve handling and feed efficiency, without changing their nutritional value.
Nutritional benefits
Soya Bean Hulls are a highly digestible source of fibre, providing energy through fermentable fibre rather than starch.
Their digestibility allows them to partially replace both fibre and some grain components in the diet, helping to support rumen function while maintaining energy intake. When included in forage-based systems, they can also support forage utilisation and overall diet efficiency.
Want to find out more?
Contact your local TSR or the Nutrinza sales team.
Feed storage on farm
As with any grain or meal feed, products need to be kept dry, as moisture combined with heat can cause fungi to grow. Common on-farm storage methods are: in a shed or unused fertiliser bin; in a covered pit; on a concrete pad; or in a cutting, covered with a plastic sheet and tyres. Most feed should be used reasonably expediently (within 40 - 50 days). The longer you plan to store feed products, the better your storage facilities need to be.
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Disclaimer
All animal feed products should be fed as part of a healthy balanced diet matched to the specific requirements of the herd. Nutrinza makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, as to the suitability of any of the products supplied to the specific requirements of your animals. Please note that recommended feeding rates are given as a guideline only and will vary based on the total diet and actual feed intake of your animals. It is recommended that you consult your vet, nutritionist or farm consultant before making any dietary changes. Nutritional information is based on accredited feed nutrition sources and sample test results. Specifications on an individual feed test will show some variation.