Feed ingredients sit
inside a complete system.

A framework for understanding ingredient evaluation within commercial animal-nutrition programmes.

THE FEED SYSTEM

Species first.
Programme second.

Commercial feed decisions depend on the animal category, nutritional programme, formulation strategy, manufacturing process and supply architecture.

ANIMALProduction context

Define the relevant species and production category.

ROLEIngredient purpose

Understand the intended contribution to the feed programme.

PROCESSManufacturing fit

Consider handling and feed-production requirements.

SUPPLYProgramme continuity

Evaluate the repeatability of commercial supply.