livestock concentrate is one of the most important components in the modern livestock industry, playing a vital role in meeting the nutritional needs of animals and optimizing livestock production. In today’s world, where efficiency and economic returns are of particular importance, cattle concentrate, as a dense and formulated feed, has found a special place in animal diet formulation.
Concentrated livestock is essentially a complete and dense feed that, through a precise and scientific formulation, contains high amounts of energy, protein, vitamins, minerals, and other essential micronutrients for livestock. This feed has a high nutrient density and typically has lower crude fiber (less than 18% of dry matter) compared to forage.
Unlike forage (such as alfalfa or straw), which constitutes the bulk of the diet, concentrate is used as a supplement or a main part of the diet (especially in high-producing and fattening animals) to compensate for the nutritional deficiencies of forage and fully meet the high metabolic demands of the animal.
The production of concentrated animal feed is an industrial process that requires precise scientific formulation by animal nutrition specialists (diet formulators). The general stages of production include:
The specialist calculates the animal’s nutritional requirements based on the type and purpose of farming using specialized software and determines the exact combination of raw materials.
Raw materials such as grains, oilseed meals, and supplements are sourced and stored. Some materials may require preliminary processing (such as grinding the grains).
Each constituent material is weighed with high precision based on the determined formula. This step is crucial to ensure the nutritional balance of the concentrate.
The weighed materials are transferred to an industrial mixer and thoroughly and uniformly mixed for a specified time. The uniformity of the mix is one of the main advantages of industrial concentrate, reducing worker error on the farm.
The mixed feed may be produced in the form of pellets, mash (flour-like), or crumbles, and then packaged in designated bags with a label containing the nutrient analysis, ready for distribution.
The exact composition of concentrate varies depending on the type of animal, age, production stage, and the goal of farming (milk, meat, or wool production). However, the general and main components include the following:
The use of livestock concentrates offers multiple advantages for both the animal and the farmer:
Accurate Ration Balancing and Complete Nutritional Fulfillment: Concentrates compensate for all nutritional deficiencies in the forage and precisely and scientifically meet the animals’ needs (especially for vitamins and minerals).
By providing micronutrients, the concentrate helps strengthen the animal’s immune system and increases resistance to diseases.
The use of ready-made industrial feed minimizes potential errors by the farmer in measuring and mixing raw materials on the farm.
Despite a higher price compared to forage, the cost of producing each unit of product (e.g., a unit of milk or a kilogram of meat) decreases due to increased production efficiency (higher milk yield or faster weight gain).
Due to its compact and low-volume form, the concentrate occupies less space for storage and is easier to transport.
Ala oil Sepahan Company, with the trade name Lador, is a pioneer in the manufacture and production of various industrial, livestock, and poultry powders and oils. Managed by Mr. Saeed Alaei, the company strives to supply the best product to the market with suitable quality and price. Among Ladorfat products are triglyceride-based livestock fat powder, bulk livestock fat powder, animal bone oil, tallow and suet, raw materials and additives for bulk animal feed production, livestock alfalfa feed, and more.
Livestock concentrate is an essential product in modern animal husbandry that acts as more than just a simple feed. With its precise formulation, this product ensures that the animal receives all the necessary nutrients for growth, health, and maximum production (milk or meat) at every life stage. To purchase or inquire about prices, you can contact Ladorfat consultants.
