What is Feed Fortification?
Fortification is the addition of micronutrients viz. vitamins, minerals besides enzymes, prebiotics, probiotics etc. to feeds for poultry, cattle, and aquaculture etc. to improve the nutritional content. These nutrients may or may not have been originally present in the feed before processing or may have been lost in processing.
Micronutrient malnutrition contributes substantially to burden of disease and productions of eggs, milk and meat weight etc.
Correction of micronutrient deficiencies aim to ensure consumption of a diet that is adequate in every nutrient.
Feed fortification has dual advantage of being able to deliver nutrients, without changes in consumption patterns.
Why is Fortification Needed?
Fortification of animal feeds, including poultry, cattle, and aquaculture, with vitamins, minerals, toxin binders, enzymes, probiotics, and herbals is essential for optimal health and performance. These additives contribute to better growth rates, improved feed conversion, enhanced disease resistance, and overall productivity. For poultry, they improve egg production, bone health, and immunity, while enhancing digestion and reducing the need for antibiotics. For aquaculture, they support fish health, stress resistance, and digestion. For livestock, such fortification helps meet production demands viz. for milk, sustainably and economically. Fortification, therefore, is vital for producing healthier animals, including poultry, reducing production costs, and supporting environmental sustainability. Sources: FAO Livestock Nutrition, Journal of Animal and Feed Sciences, Journal of Poultry Science, Frontiers in
Veterinary Science; Journal of Livestock Science
Vitamins and minerals support growth, immune function, and metabolic processes, preventing deficiencies.
Toxin binders protect animals from harmful mycotoxins, ensuring feed safety.
Enzymes enhance nutrient absorption, improving feed efficiency and reducing environmental impact.
Probiotics promote gut health, boost immunity, and reduce the need for antibiotics
Herbals serve as natural growth promoters and antioxidants.
Our Feed Fortification Products
The Need
Nutrient Deficiencies in Natural Feed Ingredients: Poultry: grains and oilseeds may lack essential vitamins and minerals, impacting growth and egg production. Cattle: Grazing items often lack adequate minerals and vitamins, leading to poor milk yields and reproductive health issues. Aquaculture: plant-based feed lacks critical nutrients like vitamins, fatty acids, and minerals necessary for growth and disease resistance. Journal of Food and Beverages, Feed Navigator
Improving Feed Efficiency & Productivity: Poultry: enzymes improves digestion, leading to better feed conversion ratios (FCR), crucial for poultry meat and egg production. Cattle: additives increase milk production, improve reproductive performance, and overall health. Aquaculture: additives improve growth rates, survival, and resilience to environmental stress. Feed Navigator
Combating Mycotoxins & Other Feed Contaminants: mycotoxins in feed reduce performance and lead to health issues. Toxin binders in feed help mitigate these risks. Feed Strategy
Reducing Antibiotic Use & Promoting Sustainable Farming: Probiotics and herbal additives reduce reliance on antibiotics, improving gut health, critical for sustainable farming. Lark Engineering
Supporting Economic Growth: Livestock, poultry, and aquaculture are significant contributors to rural economy. Better productivity, help farmers meet demand for meat, milk, eggs, and fish, thus improving livelihoods.
Advantages
- Longer lasting premix, due to reduced reactivity of nutrients from environment exposure – from cutting-edge Microencapsulation Technology.
- Controlled release of nutrients in feed – from cutting-edge Microencapsulation Technology.
- Happy consumers due to assured nutrient delivery – from cutting-edge Microencapsulation Technology.
- Cost effective nutrient fortification – no investment in new equipment.
- Assured & consistent quality – COA available on request.
- Made from safe materials – SDS available on request.
- Brand loyalty & trusting consumers.
Process
- Raw Material Storage: Raw materials viz. grains, protein sources, feed premixes & other ingredients are stored in silos/warehouse.
- Grinding: Materials are ground into uniform particle sizes for mixing.
- Mixing: Ground ingredients are mixed, then feed premixes added.
- Batching: Mixed feed is divided into batches as per formula for adding required ingredients for processing.
- Conditioning: Feed is steamed in conditioner to soften for pelleting.
- Pelleting: Conditioned feed mix is fed into pellet mill to form pellets.
- Cooling & Screening: Hot pellets are cooled in a cooling chamber to solidify pellets, reduce moisture, then screened to remove fines.
- Storage & Bagging: Finished pellets are stored in bulk then bagged for distribution.
- Watch Feed Fortification Process
What Makes Us Different?
Cutting Edge Technology
Microencapsulation of nutrients for assured nutrient delivery
Longer
Lasting
Product in Nitrogen makes nutrients last longer
Flexibility For Customers
Make customizable products as per customer’s needs
Global Standards
As per WHO-FAO, FSSAI recommendations
Safe Materials
Material Safety Data (MSD) for usage, storage & carriage
100% Vegetarian
No animal source material used
Cost Effective
Economical fortification cost
On-time Delivery
Proactive Customer Support
Assured Quality
Consistent product quality (COA)
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