Keep your animals healthy with a custom feed mill premix
The health of your animals depends on many factors. Apart from genetics, environmental factors, management practices and hygiene, nutrition is of paramount importance in this respect. The feed they are given has an immediate impact on their health, after all. Thanks to custom animal feed premixes, animal feed mills can measure nutrients with the greatest precision to satisfy the individual nutritional needs of all cattle, poultry, pigs and shrimp. But what is a feed mill premix, what purpose does it serve and what are the benefits offered by custom animal feed premixes? Here is a summary of everything you need to know!
What is a feed mill premix?
Access to the right mix of nutrients is of crucial importance to the well-being of animals. A feed mill premix is a mixture of nutrients that is added to basic animal feed as a supplement. Such animal feed premixes are usually composed of a blend of vitamins, minerals and additives that promote the growth and health of the animals for which they are intended. Thanks to these premixes, manufacturers of animal feed can guarantee a consistent quality and are able to satisfy the nutritional requirements of animals at every stage of their lives.
What types of feed mill premixes are there?
There is a wide range of animal feed premixes on the market. The composition of feed mill premixes depends entirely on the animal for which it was developed and its nutritional requirements. Aspects such as production facilities, management formulas, nutritional requirements and the age and breed of the animals for which the feed is intended are always taken into account.
Feed mill premix for pigs
To support the growth and development of pigs, these premixes often contain supplementary vitamins, minerals, amino acids, enzymes and probiotics. These guarantee the best possible growth and are of crucial importance to the maintenance of the animals’ bones, muscles, organs and body tissue. Not only that, they also guarantee the best possible digestion and gut health.
Feed mill premix for poultry
Vitamins A, D, E, B, phosphorous, calcium, iron, zinc, lysine, methionine: premixes for poultry contain a wide range of vitamins, minerals, amino acids and proteins to promote growth, development and performance in terms of egg production. Other ingredients can be added to satisfy any supplementary needs.
Animal feed premix for cattle
Do you want to improve the quality of your beef or milk? Adding supplementary vitamins and minerals to your feed will boost you cattle’s growth, rumen health, muscles, bones, organs, digestion and gut health.
Animal feed premix for aquaculture
Shrimp and other aquatic animals also need a little support with their best possible development through the addition of supplementary nutrients. Supplementary proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals and trace elements all contribute to healthy cell membrane development. Special ingredients can also be added to their feed to boost gut health and resistance to diseases.
What are the benefits offered by a feed mill premix?
Your animals are in excellent health because you meet their specific nutritional requirements.
A few minor adjustments are enough to ensure they get all the nutrients they need. This means that they need smaller amounts of feed, and any surplus is reduced to a minimum.
Highly economical: the greatest possible efficiency in terms of animal feed ensures that you achieve considerable savings on your feed bill.
Possibilities for adjustment: if the nutritional requirements of your animals change in response to their age or the weather conditions, the composition of your feed mill premix can easily be adapted.
How is high-quality animal feed premix put together?
First of all, you should have your animals’ nutritional requirements assessed by a vet or veterinary nutritionist. The next step is to source all the ingredients needed for the desired feed composition. The best way to do this is to work with a manufacturer of feed mill premixes. Choose a reliable partner that meets the applicable quality standards, is certified and has ample experience in the composition of custom feed mill premixes. When your feed mill premix arrives, it should be tested extensively on your animals. If it does not meet your requirements, you or the manufacturer can always make a few adjustments until it is just right.
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