Feed additives classification

FEED ADDITIVES

What is an Additive?

  • An additive is a substance that is added to a basic feed, usually in small quantities, for the purpose of fortifying it with certain nutrients, stimulants or medicines other than as a direct source of nutrient.
  • In general, the term “feed additive” refers to a non-nutritive product that affects utilisation of the feed or productive performance of the animal. Feed additives and implants can be classed according to their mode of action.

Classification

  • Types of Feed additives
    • Additives that influence feed stability, feed manufacturing and properties of feeds
      • Antifungals
      • Antioxidants
      • Pellet binders
    • Additives that modify animal growth, feed efficiency, metabolism and performance
      • Feed flavours
      • Digestion modifiers
        • Enzymes 
        • Prebiotics
        • Buffers               
        • Acidifiers
        • Ionophores        
        • Antibloat compound 
        • Isoacids
        • Salivation inducers
        • Probiotics 
        • Defaunating agents
      • Metabolism modifiers
        • Hormones 
        • Beta-adrenergic agents (repartitioning agents)
      • Growth promotants
        • Antibiotics
        • Chemotherapeutic agents
    • Additives that modify animal health
      • Drugs
      • Immunomodulators
    • Additives that modify consumer acceptance
      • Xanthophylls

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