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High-oleic soybeans boost milk-fat levels

Jon Pretz Hubbard Feeds
Mar 29, 2023
Mar 29, 2023

Cows feeding — Studies show increases in milk-fat percentages when cows are fed high-oleic soybeans.
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Jon Pretz Hubbard Feeds

Incorporating soybeans and their byproducts into dairy-cattle rations is a fairly common practice. Depending on how they’re processed soybeans can provide good-quality protein and energy from fat. Soybeans also are an excellent source of essential amino acids. They complement most forages, but do have some limitations.

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Jon Pretz is a dairy nutritionist at Hubbard Feeds. Visit hubbardfeeds.com for more information.

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