In
this 21st
century, science has advancement to a great extent. Due to this
advancement of science, all the major fields which are part and are
an important aspect for human civilization are benefiting. From
gadgets to medical science, from entertainment to basic living
necessities, from the web to food and organic material, science has
its mark on all of them.
In
recent times, the biotechnology field of science has progressed to a
great extent. From vaccines to the enhancement of the quality of
organic material, everything is now possible. It is the scientists
and researches how are responsible for such awesome and useful
innovations and inventions. One such new invention in the field of
biotechnology is the development of feed
additives.
It may be a new term for each of you. So, in this article you will
find information and details about feed
additives
and things related to it.
What
is a feed additive?
Feed additive is
basically a food supplement mainly for the farm animals. You should
know that in this economic crisis, it is impossible to give
nutritious and healthy food to farm animals. But without proper
nutritious food the animals won’t be healthy enough which would
intern effect your health when we consume them or their products.
Types
of feed additives
There
are many types of feed additives found all over the world. Some of
the types are- Sensory additive (which stimulates animal’s appetite
and so facilitates good consumption, feed sweeteners or flavors are
its examples), Nutritional additive (provides nutrients like
vitamins, amino acids, essential fatty acids, emulsifiers, micro
minerals, etc. into the food for good growth), Zootechnical additive
(enhances the nutritional value of the meal. This type includes feed
enzymes),
histomonostats and coccidiostats keeps the cattle healthy.
