ADVERTORIAL FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE December 2025 25 SPECIAL NEWS tion of post-harvest losses. Pelleting and extrusion systems are essential for livestock industries that require high-quality feed with durable physical stability. Demand for these technologies is fuelled by population growth, rising protein consumption and the transition towards more modern, largescale feed mills." Similarly, for India-based animal nutrition solutions developer DSAND Animal Nutrition, the main factor driving demand is the necessity of economy of scale. The company's Poultry Business Unit Head, Dr. Ashwani Jadaun, notes that poultry and dairy farming are widespread in India, while aquaculture and pig farming are still developing. Dr. Jadaun also draws attention to price volatility, explaining that feed costs put pressure on producers, particularly in large markets such as India: "In India's poultry sector, production costs are the biggest challenge due to uncertainty in raw material prices and fluctuations in chicken/egg prices. Additionally, gut health is one of the biggest challenges due to disease outbreaks, mycotoxins, etc. The Indian dairy sector also faces similar challenges related to milk yield and reproductive performance. Therefore, solutions that focus on these challenges are attracting interest in the market." NEW GENERATION TECHNOLOGIES: PRECISION PROCESSING AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY Growth in the region is also increasing interest in animal feeding technologies. Automation, process control and microbial additives are particularly prominent among the preferred options. Field observations indicate a significant leap in technology investments in the feed industry in Asia. The common view among companies is that ‘the transition to precision processing has begun.’ Tommy Chou from AgriAsia DC explains why advanced process equipment is crucial: “The industry is rapidly transitioning to precision feed technologies. For example, advanced expanders and conditioners precisely adjust processing parameters such as temperature, humidity, holding time, and mechanical energy input to enhance feed digestibility and nutritional value. These parameters are visualised on PC monitors, enabling operators to make real-time adjustments. Automation also plays a critical role in feed mills, enabling continuous monitoring of temperature, humidity and hygiene indicators. This improves compliance with feed safety standards while reducing operator exposure to hazardous environments, ultimately enhancing workplace safety and plant reliability. In addition, integrated safety detection systems mounted on equipment further strengthen process safety.” Taiwan-based feed processing machinery manufacturer Yeong Ming Machine Industrial is also observing similar trends. Company Manager Ryan Huang notes that demand for pellet machines is particularly high in South and Southeast Asia, but adds that the economic slowdown is putting pressure on some markets: "Due to the economic situation, the market is currently declining. Since the pandemic, our production has decreased, partly due to the economic climate and also competition from China." MICROBIAL ADDITIVES AND IMMUNITY-FOCUSED SOLUTIONS Beyond technological equipment, biotechnological feed additives aimed at strengthening animal health and immunity are also rapidly rising in the Feed & Additive Magazine’s publisher, Muhammed Akatay with Yeong Ming Machine Industrial’s Manager Ryan Huang
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