As the poultry industry demands more efficient and cost-effective nutrition solutions, Benson Hill is leading the charge with its Ultra-High Protein, Low-Oligosaccharide (UHP-LO) soybean meal, a cutting-edge innovation designed to meet the unique needs of poultry producers. Made from Benson Hill’s proprietary soybean varieties, this ingredient delivers exceptional benefits to feed formulators and nutritionists, helping them achieve superior outcomes for bird performance and feed efficiency.
The Power of Better Beans
UHP-LO soybean meal offers a revolutionary approach to poultry feed formulation by concentrating protein directly within the bean. This results in a vegetable-based diet with key advantages:
- Increased Crude Protein: At 54%, UHP-LO soybean meal provides a 16% boost compared to conventional soybean meal, which averages 46.4%.
- Higher Metabolizable Energy: UHP-LO delivers 1120 kcal/lb, an 8% improvement over commodity meal.
- Reduced Anti-Nutrients: Oligosaccharides, known to hinder digestibility, are cut by an impressive 92%, from ~5.7% to ~0.5%.
These enhancements allow feed formulators to create optimized diets that promote better bird health and growth while maintaining cost-effectiveness.
Performance Backed by Data
Feeding trials have consistently demonstrated the superior performance of UHP-LO soybean meal:
- Enhanced Growth: Broiler feeding trials with a leading poultry producer showed over 2% higher bird weights after 42 days when using UHP-LO compared to standard diets.
- Improved Feed Conversion Ratios: Studies conducted at Auburn University highlighted better digestible amino acid profiles and energy density, directly contributing to higher weight gain and feed efficiency.
- Cost Savings: Despite a $90 per ton premium, UHP-LO soybean meal reduced feed costs across all growth phases due to its superior nutrient density.
Proprietary Varieties for Tailored Nutrition
Benson Hill’s innovative soybean varieties ensure consistency and performance. Key varieties like BH22Q201, BH31Q146, and BH37Q218 offer high maturity yields and robust protein profiles:
- Protein content ranges from 38-41% as-is (up to 47% on a dry basis), depending on the variety.
- Oil content complements the nutritional value, ranging from 16-18% as-is.
Better Outcomes, Greater Value
By integrating UHP-LO soybean meal into their feed formulations, poultry producers can achieve:
- Higher final body weights in birds.
- Reduced overall feed costs.
- A sustainable and efficient protein source tailored to modern poultry production.
Let’s Work Together!
Benson Hill is committed to revolutionizing poultry nutrition with innovative, high-performance soybean ingredients. Contact us today to explore how our UHP-LO soybean meal can transform your poultry operation and drive better results for your business.
