Feed Supplement For Poultry
Feed Supplement For Poultry
To sustain optimum health and production, all animals require a balanced diet which can be provided by poultry feed supplemets. Animals in the wild consume a diverse range of feed items. The nutrient needs of agricultural animals, as well as the nutrients offered by various feed ingredients, are now well studied. Poultry diets typically include cereal grain and a protein source (most commonly soybean meal in India, but there are also various animal and plant protein sources).
A feed’s nutritional quality is also affected by a number of other parameters, such as feed presentation, contamination by bacteria, antinutritional factor content, digestion, palatable qualities, and intestinal healthfulness. To address these concerns, a range of additives for feed are available from Unim Pharma Lab Pvt. Ltd
Types and Uses Of Chicken Feed Supplement
Antioxidants in the diet
Fat in diets containing poultry has a proclivity to grow rancid. Storage lighting, temperature, and the amount of trace minerals all influence oxidation. Trace minerals are necessary nutrients that are often added to feeds as mineral premixes. Rancidity is a chain reaction that accelerates with time, hence it is critical to prevent rancidity as soon as possible. Putting antioxidants to feed is an efficient method. Antioxidants can prevent feed deterioration by inhibiting oxidation, and their protective properties remain until the antioxidant reserves are depleted. Ethoxyquin, butylhydroxytoluene (BHT), butylhydroxyanisole (BHA), vitamin C, and vitamin E are all antioxidants.
Agents with Free Flow
Dried cereals, oils, lipids, molasses, and trace minerals are among the ingredients used in chicken feed. These substances have significantly distinct flow properties. The addition of free-flowing agents to feed improves the pourability and storage stability of slow-flowing, moisture-sensitive compounds. The majority of free-flowing agents are fine particle structures that are compressible and chemically neutral. The small particles in feed cover the particles of other ingredients, preventing clumping. They also serve for binding fluids in the diet. Hydrated sodium aluminosilicate is an example of a flowing agent.
Pelletizing Substances
Free-flowing agents are similar to pelleting additives. They are included in feeding prior to the pelleting process to help increase pellet quality. Such additives can, for example, minimize feed dust and improve pellet adhesion.
Antinutritional and Digestibility Factors
Many feedstuffs have antinutritional elements that interfere with nutrient consumption. Some inhibit protein digestion, bind to food substances, or cause harm to the gut wall. Soybeans, for example, include protease inhibitors, which block the activity of enzymes required for protein digestion. Although raw soybeans contain trypsin inhibitors, the heat generated in the manufacture of soybean meal or when whole soybeans are roasted inactivates these antinutritional components.
In India, corn and soybean meal are extensively utilized in commercial poultry diets. With corn and soybean prices rising, many farmers and businesses are exploring for alternate feed sources. Although there are various options, the majority of these products include one or more antinutritional components.
When choosing a feed supplement for your poultry, it is important to consider the specific needs of your birds. You should also consult with a veterinarian to ensure that you are choosing the right supplement and using it correctly.
Here are some tips for using feed supplements for poultry:
- Slowly increase the giving amount of feed supplement to animals to avoid any type of digestive problems.
- always read and Follow the instructions on the supplement label carefully.
- stir and Mix the supplement very well thoroughly with the feed before giving it to your birds.
- Store the supplement in a cool, dry place and follow its guidance.
- Always remember to give the recommended amount of feed supplement.
If you have any questions about using feed supplements for poultry, please consult with a veterinarian or you can contact us at info@unimpharma.in  or call us on +91 82381 96800