Animal feed ingredients play an important role in preparing nutritional rations for livestock, poultry and aquaculture. A good understanding of feed ingredients and how to use them plays an indispensable role in maintaining high performance and health of animals. Learn more about the nutritional content of common animal feed ingredients.
– What is animal feed?
Animal feed is food products that animals are fed, drank or supplemented into the environment to maintain the growth, development and production of animal products. Animal feed can be in fresh form, preprocessed, processed and preserved form, nutritional food or functional food.
– Popular types of animal feed ingredients today
Popular animal feed ingredients are increasingly diverse, depending on each type of animal, farmers must always know how to mix them properly to ensure the quality and nutrition provided to their animals, such as Only then can livestock grow and develop well. Below, Vietstock would like to share some common animal feed ingredients for you to research and supplement your animal bran formula.
1) Shrimp shell powder.
Shrimp shell powder is produced from the process of drying and finely grinding shrimp shells. Shrimp shells are a byproduct of the shrimp processing industry, accounting for about 10-15% of the weight of raw shrimp. Shrimp shell powder has a protein content of about 30-40%, fiber about 10-15%, fat about 2-3%. Shrimp shell powder also has a high chitin content, about 20-30%, a compound that stimulates digestion, enhances immunity and prevents infections in pets. Very rich in Amino Acids, Calcium, Phosphorus and the characteristic aroma of dried Shrimp…stimulates appetite, very good for pets.
2) Meat and bone powder.
Meat bone meal is produced by processing bones and pieces of meat from animals, usually the remains after processing meat for human consumption. The process of making meat and bone powder involves melting pieces of meat and bones, followed by drying and grinding to create a powder form. Meat and bone meal is a source of protein, providing important amino acids and minerals in animal feed.
3) Fish meal.
Fish meal is produced by processing and drying fish, usually marine fish such as herring, anchovy, or mackerel. The process of producing fishmeal involves removing water and oil from fish and then grinding it to form a powder. Fish meal is a source of highly valuable protein and oil, along with minerals such as calcium and fosfor, which are benign for pets.
4) Squid liver powder is a raw material for animal feed.
Squid liver powder is a powder made from squid liver, high in protein, fat, vitamins and minerals, used to supplement nutrition for livestock such as aquatic animals, poultry and pets. Squid liver powder has a reddish brown color, a characteristic aroma and a protein content of 60-70%. The digestibility and absorption of squid liver powder is high, and it contains many free amino acids, nucleic acids, and taurine, so when mixed with food, it will increase the taste and improve the growth of animals. Squid liver powder helps growth, increases fertility, increases resistance and reduces mortality rate for animals.
5) Wheat flour – Popular animal feed ingredient.
Produced from wheat grains, widely used in the food processing industry such as bread, cakes, candy, quiches, etc. Wheat flour has a high starch content, about 70-80%, and contains many B vitamins. , iron, zinc and magnesium. Wheat flour also has a fairly good protein content, about 10-15%, and contains essential amino acids such as lysine, methionine and tryptophan. Wheat flour helps provide energy, protein, vitamins and minerals for livestock, helps growth, increases fertility and reduces production costs for farmers. In addition, wheat flour is an ingredient used for most types of animal feed pellets today.
6) Soybean residue.
Soybean residue is a popular animal feed ingredient today, obtained from pressing oil or processing soy milk. Soybean residue has a high protein content, about 40-50%, and contains many essential amino acids for livestock. Furthermore, it also has relatively good levels of fiber, fat, vitamins and minerals. Soybean residue can be used directly or through processing processes such as drying, fermentation, extraction or concentration to increase nutritional value and preservation.
7) Fermented corn residue.
It is an animal feed ingredient with high nutritional value, produced from the fermentation of corn residue with active probiotics. Fermented corn residue has an increased protein, fiber, vitamin and mineral content compared to raw corn residue, and has a cool and slightly sour scent, easily stimulating animals to eat more. Corn residue helps improve digestion, boost immunity, reduce food costs and protect the environment. The valuable nutrient content in fermented corn is an essential ingredient in today’s animal feed formulas.
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