Kansas State University researchers are shedding new light on swine nutrition, with findings that could help producers fine-tune diets for growing pigs — and improve both feed efficiency and economic returns.

Much of the recent work, to be presented at the university’s annual Swine Day on Nov. 20, centers around soybean meal — a major protein source in swine diets — and how it is best incorporated alongside synthetic amino acids.

In addition, Gaffield’s team is conducting a nationwide survey — backed by the United Soybean Board — to evaluate the consistency and quality of soybean meal from 27-30 processing plants across the U.S.

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