MARKET REPORT 92 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE December 2024 Feed Premixes and Global Market Status Feed premixes are essential components of animal nutrition, providing a blend of micronutrients, simplifying feed formulation and reducing the need to add multiple ingredients. These blends optimize livestock health, productivity, and reproductive performance. Increasing demand for animal protein, growing awareness on animal nutrition and strict regulations on food safety and quality are driving the demand for feed premixes on a global scale. According to a recent report, the market size is estimated to be USD 12.67 billion in 2024. By Derya Yildiz Feed premixes are concentrated mixtures of essential micronutrients such as vitamins, minerals, trace elements, and other additives. Although these micronutrients are needed in small quantities, they play a crucial role in maintaining animal health, growth, and productivity. Premixes are typically formulated to meet the specific nutritional requirements of different animal species and production stages. The main reason for adding feed premixes to livestock rations is to prevent nutritional deficiencies. Micronutrients are often present in insufficient amounts in basal feeds. Premixes contribute to strengthening immunity, increasing disease resistance, and improving overall animal health, performance, and well-being by ensuring animals receive these essential nutrients at adequate levels. Sufficient micronutrient intake, especially in young animals, supports optimal growth and development, leading to faster weight gain and improved feed efficiency, while helping
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