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UK Poultry Diets: Wheat Dominates Over Soy, Says Expert

4/14/2026

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Prof. Julian Wiseman of the University of Nottingham addresses Ruth Tanner's claims by noting that soy is not the sole grain in poultry feed.
He notes United Kingdom (UK) poultry diets mainly rely on wheat, often home-grown, rather than soy.
Alternative proteins such as peas and canola are being researched.
He adds that soy imports do not pass through the Strait of Hormuz, so trade is unaffected.

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Prof. Julian Wiseman of the University of Nottingham addresses Ruth Tanner's claims by noting that soy is not the sole grain in poultry feed.
He notes United Kingdom (UK) poultry diets mainly rely on wheat, often home-grown, rather than soy.
Alternative proteins such as peas and canola are being researched.
He adds that soy imports do not pass through the Strait of Hormuz, so trade is unaffected.