Types of Feed Additives and How to Use Them
Feed additives refer to substances that are added in small amounts during the production, processing, and use of feed, but they have a significant impact on the feed. So what types of feed additives are there? What are the common methods of use and misconceptions?
1. Nutritional supplements and balance: including amino acids, vitamins, trace minerals, and non-protein nitrogen compounds.
2. Medical and growth promoters: Feed additives that control bacteria and diseases, repel insects, promote nutrient utilization, and enhance the growth, egg production, and milk production capabilities of animals. Includes: antibiotics, synthetic antibacterial agents, and dewormers.
3. Physiological metabolism regulators: ① Anti-stress: chlorpromazine, vitamin C, etc. ② Traditional Chinese medicine.
4. Appetite enhancers and digestive aids: including acidifiers, sweeteners, umami, spices, fungicides (probiotics), enzyme preparations, and buffers.
5. Feed processing and preservatives: including antifungal agents, antioxidants, binders, anti-caking agents, emulsifiers, silage preservatives, etc.
6. Other categories: colorants, feed pigments, activated carbon, zeolite, medicinal stone, bentonite, rare earth nitrates, etc.
Correct use of feed additives
1. Clarify the purpose of use. Do you need nutritional or non-nutritional feed additives?
2. Choose a relatively wide variety. Currently, there are many different types of feed additive manufacturers. You need to choose a well-known manufacturer and purchase from a reputable company. Secondly, you should choose to use it relatively, not only for price but also for effectiveness.
3. Reasonable and standardized use. Except for certain types of drinking water (such as instant multivitamins), most feed additives can only be provided through dry feed. It cannot be easily replaced, as adding feed additives to wet feed or water feed will greatly reduce their effectiveness. When using feed additives, they should be closely balanced and evenly mixed. For multiple types of applications, pay attention to compatibility contraindications and carefully observe livestock and poultry. If any abnormalities are found, stop immediately.
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