Feed Raw Materials Research Articles

Studying the sources of infection of broiler chickens by salmonella using ERIC-PCR and agglutination reaction with fluorescencelabeled antigens (FLA).

The study aims to develop diagnostic algorithms for using ERIC-PCR and IRA, which make it possible to identify the routes of Salmonella introduction into a poultry farm. The authors studied the genetic differences of 15 isolates of Salmonella spp., isolated from pathological material, feed raw materials and swabs from poultry houses of broiler poultry farms (parent stock and replacement young animals) in the West Siberian region. The species of Salmonella cultures were confirmed by sequencing and using biochemical tests and agglutination sera. Bacterial DNA was isolated using the standard silicosorption method. Analysis of the genomic DNA of the studied collection of Salmonella using the ERIC-PCR method allowed us to group the resulting strains and isolates into three genotypes that differ in amplicon patterns on polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis. Comparison of IRA results with blood sera of birds from the parent flock and replacement young animals of poultry farm No. 1 made it possible to identify antibodies to both Salmonella genotype one and Salmonella genotype 2 in most of the examined poultry flocks. Analysis of the correlation of antibody titers to Salmonella antigens of the 1st and 2nd genotypes made it possible to exclude a cross-reaction in some poultry houses. The correlation was negative. It was positive in two poultry houses, and there was no correlation in one. The immunofluorescence agglutination reaction system makes it possible to precisely distinguish the seroprevalence of different Salmonella strains at individual agricultural enterprises. The totality of data from serological analysis suggests that some birds have an increased susceptibility to infection with Salmonella of both genotypes, which means that these individuals have genetic characteristics or characteristics of the intestinal microbiota associated with exposure to infection with Salmonella.

The Effect Of Giving Amino Acid Solutions Based On Maggot Bsf (Hermetia Illucians) With Different Concentrations Into The Feed On The Percentage Of Breast And Back Of Kub Chickens

JIRFAN DAWANTO (4517035005). The Effect of Giving Amino Acid Solutions Based on BSF Maggots (Hermetia Illucians) with Different Concentrations into the Feed on the Percentage of Breast and Back of KUB Chickens. (Under the guidance of Asmawati Mudarsep as the main guide and Muhammad Idrus as the aggota guide).
 KUB chickens are widely kept by farmers because they have fast growth. The current constraint on native chicken farming is the high price of feed raw materials. Therefore, Maggot from the Black Soldier Fly fly (Hermetia Illucens) is one of the best alternatives as a mixture of chicken feed because it has a nutrient composition that is almost the same as fish meal. Based on this, this study aims to determine the Effect of Giving Amino Acid Solutions Based on BSF Maggot (Hermetia Illucians) with Different Concentrations into Feed on the Percentage of Breast and Back of KUB Chickens.
 This study used the DOC of 96 KUB chickens and was kept for 60 days with a cage map of 16 plots and each plot consisted of 6 KUB chickens. Feed used at the age of 1-30 days is given BP-11 granules, then at the age of 31-60 days using mixed feed by adding a fermented Maggot-based amino acid solution arranged according to treatment.
 The treatment used is the administration of BSF maggot-based amino acid solutions , namely: P0, P1 (15 ml), P2 (30 ml), P3 (45 ml)
 The results of the analysis of various doses of Maggot amino acid solution as an additive to mixed feed showed results that had no real effect (P>0.05) on the percentage of breast and back of KUB chickens. However, the administration of Maggot amino acid solution as an additive to mixed feed did not reduce the weight of KUB chicken breasts and buttocks and showed good performance

IPTEK BAGI MASYARAKAT MESIN PENCETAK PELET UNTUK PAKAN TERNAK AYAM DAN LELE

The need for feed is very important for breeder, especially for chicken and catfish breeders in Indonesia with rapid development, for example breeders in Bangka Belitung to be precise in Sempan village. The high price of feed makes breeders process their own feed simply. In processing, breeders mice and mix the raw materials manually by hand and then ferment then overnight. From these problems, breeders need a machine that can refine feed raw material into one form of feed that is easily digested for livestock, such as pellets. Currently the processing of feed in the form of pellets can be used as an option. Therefore , a design and manufacture of a pellet molding machine was made for chicken and catfish feed with capacity of 10 kg/hour. The design method used in completing this final project is Verein Deutsche Ingineuer (VDI 2222) where this method is planned so that the actions taken are more directed and achieve the expected targets. Based on results of this design, a pellet molding machine design for chicken and catfish feed was obtained using electric motor with a power of 0.5 HP and rotation speed 1400 rpm with pulley and v-belt transmission and horizontal engine system using a screw as suppressor. From the trial results, the machine was able to print pellets with a diameter of 3 mm and 5 mm with capacity of 10 kg/hour.

Perhitungan Harga Pokok Produksi Dengan Metode Full Costing Pada Umkm Budidaya Ikan Mas Koki “Nanda” Desa Pagersari, Kecamatan Kalidawir, Kabupaten Tulungagung

The use of the full costing method in calculating the cost of production is more precise and accurate. This is because the full costing method includes all detailed cost components for the production process. This study aims to analyze the comparison of the cost of production according to the UMKM Nanda Goldfish and the calculation of the cost of production according to the full costing method. The data used in this research is primary data. The method of data analysis technique used is a qualitative descriptive analysis method. The contribution in this research is to help the UMKM Nanda Goldfish to get the right calculation of the cost of production. The results showed that the calculation of the cost of production using the full costing method was higher than the calculation of the cost of production using the UMKM Nanda Goldfish method. The results show that the calculation of the cost of production using the full costing method is Rp. 1,066 and the calculation of the cost of production is using the UMKM Nanda Goldfish method which is Rp. 543. This is because the UMKM Nanda Goldfish/1only includes direct material costs for seeds, labor costs, and electricity overhead costs. Without including feed raw material costs, vitamin overhead costs, pharmaceutical overhead costs, plastic overhead costs, and oxygen overhead costs.
 Keywords: Cost of production, Full Costing Method

Comparative Evaluation of Yeast Selenium and Sodium selenite Supplementation on Fertility, Hatchability and Antioxidant Status in Dual Purpose Laying Hens

Selenium (Se) is an essential trace element, involved in many biological processes in animals, such as antioxidant status, reproduction, immunity, reproduction, and thyroid hormone metabolism. Dual purpose Giriraja (180) hens of 30 weeks of age were randomly distributed into 4 treatment groups having 5 replicates of 10 (1 male + 9 females) birds each. Treatment groups were divided based on additional selenium supplementation to the basal diet. Accordingly, the basal diet was T1, with further addition of sodium selenite, sodium selenite + selenium-enriched yeast and selenium enriched yeast @ 0.5, 0.3 + 0.2, and 0.5 mg Se/kg basal diet to form diets for T2, T3, and T4, respectively. The experimental period was for 8 weeks @ 150g feed/day/bird. Fertility, hatchability and antioxidant status viz., levels of Glutathione peroxidase, Superoxide dismutase and Catalase were assessed. The addition of different sources of Se alone and their combination did not show any significant difference in fertility and hatchability parameters at the end of 4th and 8th weeks of the study. Similarly, no significant improvement was seen in the antioxidant status of the birds at the end of the experiment. In conclusion, the requirement of selenium, in layer (0.05-0.08mg/kg diet) can be met with the amount of Se present in the feed raw material. Hence additional selenium supplementation may not be required under normal environment and production conditions.

Ochratoxin A induces abnormal tryptophan metabolism in the intestine and liver to activate AMPK signaling pathway

BackgroundOchratoxin A (OTA) is a mycotoxin widely present in raw food and feed materials and is mainly produced by Aspergillus ochraceus and Penicillium verrucosum. Our previous study showed that OTA principally induces liver inflammation by causing intestinal flora disorder, especially Bacteroides plebeius (B. plebeius) overgrowth. However, whether OTA or B. plebeius alteration leads to abnormal tryptophan-related metabolism in the intestine and liver is largely unknown. This study aimed to elucidate the metabolic changes in the intestine and liver induced by OTA and the tryptophan-related metabolic pathway in the liver.Materials and methodsA total of 30 healthy 1-day-old male Cherry Valley ducks were randomly divided into 2 groups. The control group was given 0.1 mol/L NaHCO3 solution, and the OTA group was given 235 μg/kg body weight OTA for 14 consecutive days. Tryptophan metabolites were determined by intestinal chyme metabolomics and liver tryptophan-targeted metabolomics. AMPK-related signaling pathway factors were analyzed by Western blotting and mRNA expression.ResultsMetabolomic analysis of the intestinal chyme showed that OTA treatment resulted in a decrease in intestinal nicotinuric acid levels, the downstream product of tryptophan metabolism, which were significantly negatively correlated with B. plebeius abundance. In contrast, OTA induced a significant increase in indole-3-acetamide levels, which were positively correlated with B. plebeius abundance. Simultaneously, OTA decreased the levels of ATP, NAD+ and dipeptidase in the liver. Liver tryptophan metabolomics analysis showed that OTA inhibited the kynurenine metabolic pathway and reduced the levels of kynurenine, anthranilic acid and nicotinic acid. Moreover, OTA increased the phosphorylation of AMPK protein and decreased the phosphorylation of mTOR protein.ConclusionOTA decreased the level of nicotinuric acid in the intestinal tract, which was negatively correlated with B. plebeius abundance. The abnormal metabolism of tryptophan led to a deficiency of NAD+ and ATP in the liver, which in turn activated the AMPK signaling pathway. Our results provide new insights into the toxic mechanism of OTA, and tryptophan metabolism might be a target for prevention and treatment.Graphical

Cropping Systems and Agronomic Management Practices of Field Crops

Agriculture is facing the challenge of a transition to sustainability to meet the growing demands for food, feed, and several other renewable nonfood raw materials under a changing climatic scenario [...]

Yield performance and agronomic characteristics of several candidate hybrid maize varieties on uncultivated land

Corn is currently a strategic and dominant national commodity used as raw material for animal feed. The increase in productivity was made possible by the continued assembly of hybrid corn which has a higher production per hectare with a wide or site-specific adaptation rate. Due to the wide utilization of maize, the main objective of all commercial maize breeding programs is to obtain new inbred and hybrids which will outperform the hybrids mainly on grain yield characteristics. This research was conducted in Bone Regency to know the yield potential of several hybrid maize on uncultivated land, using a randomized block design, 4 replications, a plot area of 3 x 5 m, and spacing of 70 x 20 cm. The material used consisted of 4 hybrids and 2 comparison varieties. The results showed that the hybrid G1603 (11.61 t/ha) showed the highest grain yield and was not significantly different from the comparison varieties. This result was supported by the character of the number of rows of seeds per ear, the length of the ear, and the diameter. These characteristics need to be considered to get hybrid corn with a high grain yield.

Drivers of transformation of the maize sector in Nigeria

Maize is widely used for food, animal feed, and industrial raw material in Nigeria. This paper documents the important changes that characterize Nigeria's maize production and area expansion along with contributing factors that have transformed maize from a backyard food crop to a dominant food security and commercial crop. Using both secondary and primary data on maize production and varietal adoption over the last six decades, we found that Nigeria now produces ten times more maize than it did in 1960 and four times more maize than it did in 2005. Our findings further suggested that government policies and institutional arrangements that promoted access to and use of modern inputs and increased demand of maize grain for food, feed, and other industrial uses have played major roles in transforming maize from a backyard crop to a dominant staple and commercial crop in Nigeria. Considering the impeding climate change threats to food security in Nigeria, policy interventions should be tailored towards further scaling-up of stress resilient and climate-smart maize varieties to improve the productivity, income, and resilience of smallholder farmers. This requires strong support not only to get recently released superior improved varieties into the hands of smallholder farmers but also to accelerate varietal turnover.

Influence of different multienzyme drugs on the digestibility and absorption of nutrients by broiler chickens

Increasing the efficiency of the use of grain feeds and their processed products in the diets of highly productive poultry crosses is constrained by the presence of non-starchy polysaccharides in them, which themselves are practically not digested due to the lack of specifi c digestive enzymes in poultry. The problem is largely removed by the introduction of special feed enzymes having the appropriate activity. However, the question remains open about the eff ectiveness of certain multi enzyme compositions for the corresponding feed raw materials and the structure of diets. The purpose of the work was to study the infl uence of various multi enzyme drugs (Rovabio Excel, Akstra HAR and Vilzim) on the live weight, digestibility and absorption of nutrients of compound feed of boiler chickens. The scientifi c and economic experiment was carried out on broiler chickens of the cross Ross 308 at the Research Center for the safety and eff ectiveness of feed and additives of the Volgograd State Agrarian University. In order to conduct scientifi c and economic experiment, 4 groups of broiler chickens were formed (a control group and three experimental ones). The poultry were selected according to the method of analogues per 120 heads in each group. The live weight of experimental broiler chickens at the end of the rearing period (37 days) in the 1st experimental group was 2690,63 g, in the 2nd experimental 2719,40 g, and in the 3rd experimental 2676,11 g, which was higher than in the control by 7,53, 8,68 and 6,95 %, respectively. The use of multi enzyme drugs contributed to better digestion of nutrients by broiler chickens: crude protein by 0,66–2,14 abs.%, crude fi ber by 0,29–1,09 abs.%, crude fat by 0,29–1,18 abs.% and nitrogen-free extractive substances by 1,20–3,08 abs.%. The use of nitrogen, calcium and phosphorus by chickens of the experimental groups was higher in comparison with the control group by 0,93–3,19 abs.%, 0,65–1,86 abs.% and 0,45–1,26 abs.%, respectively. In order to increase the digestibility of feed nutrients and increase the live weight of the cross Ross 308 broilers, the enzyme additives Rovabio Excel, Akstra HAR and Vilzim should be used at a rate of 50 g, 100 g and 20 g per 1 ton of compound feed, respectively.

Determination of the chemical and mineral composition of citrus by-products in relation to its utilization as a feed raw material

The global food industry and especially fruit juice production generates millions of tons of organic waste annually. Citrus waste, also known as citrus pulp оr citrus pomace, is a residue obtained during various citrus juices production. This by-product has the potential to become an excellent source of essential nutrients in animal feeding. In the current study, the chemical and mineral composition were determined in the citrus waste by Orange (Citrus sinensis), Lemon (Citrus limon), Red grapefruit (Citrus paradisi), Mandarin (Citrus reticulata), Lime (Citrus aurantifolia), Pomelo (Citrus maxima). Waste products are derived from the production factory of freshly squeezed fruit and vegetable juices located in the village of Musachevo, Western Bulgaria. For all citrus waste, the following indicators were determined: dry matter (DM), moisture (RH), crude protein (CP), crude fibre (CF), crude ash (CA), ether extract (EE), manganese (Mn), zinc (Zn), magnesium (Mg), calcium (Ca), phosphorus (P), sodium (Na), potassium (K). The mineral content was determined by Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer. Their chemical and mineral composition analyses showed differences in the distribution of nutrients and minerals. The data obtained from the conducted analyses showed that citrus pulp could successfully replace some of the main raw materials in the animal’s ration, as it is a source of essential nutrients for it.

Supply Chain Performance Analysis of Corn Processed Animal Feed

The purpose of this study was to analyze the general description of the corn supply chain as a raw material for animal feed in the research area using the Food Supply Chain Networks (FSCN) model, to analyze the performance of the supply chain for corn as a raw material for animal feed in the study area using the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) method. The samples in the research were farmers (raw material suppliers), animal feed entrepreneurs, animal feed traders and breeders consisting of 7 farmers (raw material suppliers), 5 animal feed entrepreneurs, 10 animal feed traders and 8 breeders with the research location is in the Simalungun Regency. Based on the results of the study it can be concluded that in general, the supply chain for corn as a raw material for animal feed in this study area is farmers (raw material suppliers) - animal feed entrepreneurs - animal feed traders - breeders (consumers). From a business point of view, the supply chain for corn as a raw material for animal feed has carried out two business processes, namely procurement and customer orders. Supply chain performance in the study area is quite consistent with a consistency ratio value of 0.015. The value points that there is good cooperation from partnerships such as raw material suppliers who are currently still able to meet demands from entrepreneurs, then the consistency obtained from this method is also related to a workforce that is skilled enough to help develop businesses and can support the development of product marketing.

A Review of the Potential of Golden Apple Snail (Pomacea Canaliculata) as a Raw Material for Aquaculture Feed

This review offers a overview of the golden apple snail (Pomacea canaliculata) as a potential raw material for aquaculture feed. The taxonomy, anatomy, habitat, life cycle, nutritional composition, and utilization prospects of this freshwater snail species are discussed. The golden apple snail's features, including its conical shell, distinct coloration, and unique respiratory system comprising gills and a lung, contribute to its adaptability and mobility in diverse environments. Its life cycle encompasses egg deposition, hatching, and subsequent growth stages, with reproductive maturity and lifespan influenced by environmental factors. With its significant calcium content and variable protein levels, the golden apple snail holds nutritional value. Consequently, it has gained attention as a promising ingredient for aquaculture feed due to its protein-rich meat

Monitoring of mycotoxin content in compound feeds for productive animals

The article presents the results of monitoring mycotoxins in compound feeds for productive animals. Mycotoxins are secondary metabolites of microscopic fungi with pronounced toxic properties. Since mold fungi spores are ubiquitous, and intensive crop cultivation technologies and environmental pollution disrupt the ecological balance, the problem of mycotoxicosis is global. The purpose of the scientific work was to monitor and analyze the content of mycotoxins in compound feeds for productive animals sold on the territory of St. Petersburg and the Leningrad region. The research was carried out on the basis of the Department of biological safety of feed and veterinary drugs of the North-Western Testing Laboratory of the FGBI "VNIIZH". 40 samples of complete compound feeds for productive animals sold on the territory of St. Petersburg and the Leningrad region were used as research material. The studies were carried out in stages. At the first stage, the total toxicity of feed was determined according to GOST 31674-2012 "Feed, compound feed, feed raw materials. At the next stage, a mycological study was carried out of those samples that, according to the results of biotesting, had toxic properties. Then, to determine the exact cause of the toxicity of the samples, enzyme immunoassay was performed using indirect solid-phase competitive ELISA. Thus, analyzing the data obtained, it can be concluded that four samples of compound feeds out of 40 were contaminated with mycotoxins: deoxynivalenol and zearalenone simultaneously. This is due to the fact that the producer for these mycotoxins is one type of microscopic fungi - Fusarium graminearum, which turned out to be affected by these samples of compound feeds. It should be noted that these mycotoxins are characterized by low toxicity and a high degree of accumulation in the body, which contributes to the occurrence of chronic poisoning, therefore, the need for further monitoring of the welfare of the feed base for farm animals and poultry in veterinary and sanitary terms increases.

Multi-Omics Revealed the Molecular Mechanism of Maize (Zea mays L.) Seed Germination Regulated by GA3

Maize is a valuable raw material for feed and food production. Healthy seed germination is important for improving the yield and quality of maize. However, the molecular mechanisms that regulate maize seed germination remain unclear. In this study, multi-omics was used to reveal the molecular mechanism of seed germination induced by gibberellin (GA) in maize. The results indicated that 25,603 genes were differentially expressed (DEGs) and annotated in the GO database, of which 2515 genes were annotated in the KEGG database. In addition, 791 mature miRNAs with different expression levels were identified, of which 437 were known in the miRbase database and 354 were novel miRNAs. Integrative analysis of DEGs and miRNAs suggested that carbohydrate, lipid, amino acid, and energy metabolisms are the primary metabolic pathways in maize seed germination. Interestingly, a lipid metabolism-related gene named ZmSLP was found to negatively regulate maize germination. We transformed this gene into Arabidopsis thaliana to verify its function. The results showed that the germination rate of transgenic Arabidopsis seeds was obviously decreased, and the growth of seedlings was weaker and slower than that of WT plants, suggesting that this gene plays an important role in promoting seed germination. These findings provide a valuable reference for further research on the mechanisms of maize seed germination.

Granulated Animal Feed and Fuel Based on Sea Buckthorn Agro-Waste Biomass for Sustainable Berry Production

The industrial harvesting of sea buckthorn (SBT) berries with twigs and subsequent pruning creates a large volume of lignocellulosic agro-waste. This study aimed to valorize this agro-waste as a raw material for animal feed and fuel granules, for developing a sustainable cascading SBT production scheme. Five SBT cultivars’ biomasses were characterized by analytical pyrolysis, mass spectrometry, and GC analysis. Condensed tannins, which are undesirable components for animal feed, were separated by extraction. The residue was analyzed for total protein, vitamins (A, C, and E), ash, crude fat, wood fiber, and macroelements (P, K, Ca, and Na), and showed great potential. The heavy metal (Cd, Hg, and Pb) content did not exceed the permitted EU maximum. Granulation regimes were elaborated using a flat-die pelletizer, KAHL 14-175. The digestibility and the amount of produced gas emissions were determined using in vitro systems that recreate the digestion of small ruminants. The investigation proved that SBT leaves and stems are a unique underutilized source of animal feed, used alone or in combination with others. Twigs, due to their thorns, were granulated and valorized according to standards for application as fuel. The scheme offered in this study enables SBT agro-waste utilization and sustainable SBT berry production.

Quality of Fermented Coffee Skin Waste with Several Types of Probiotics and Fermentation Time


 
 
 
 Coffee skin waste, which is abundant in Bali's coffee-producing regions, has not been utilized and has become a public health hazard. Therefore, it is necessary to make an effort to utilize it as a beneficial raw material for animal feed, while simultaneously enhancing its quality through fermentation. Using various types of probiotics, the research conducted seeks to improve the quality of the fermentation of coffee skin waste. The study employed a completely randomized design with four kinds of probiotics: EM-4 (P1), Bio Bali Tani (P2), MOL from coffee husk (P3), and Aspergillus niger (P4), with each treatment being administered three times. In weeks 1, 2, and 3, the grade of the fermented product was evaluated in the laboratory. The results demonstrated that fermentation of coffee skin residue improved the quality of coffee skin by reducing the crude fiber content from 27.17–29.46% to 19.18–19.44% and increasing the crude protein content from 9.53–10.23% to 11.56–17.67%. The optimal fermentation period was 2 weeks, with a protein concentration of 14.67%, which was significantly different (P 0.05) from 1 week and 3 weeks. It was statistically significant (P 0.05) that LMO probiotics were 16.67% higher than EM-4 probiotics, Bio-Bali Tani, and Aspergillus niger probiotics. It can be concluded that the fermentation of coffee skin waste as animal feed can enhance the crude protein (CP) content, with local microorganisms (LMO) and a fermentation time of two weeks being optimal.
 
 
 
 
 

Concentrations of chemical elements in the leaves of Populus suaveolens Fischer and Betula pendula Roth at the facilities of the gold deposit of Eastern Transbaikalia

The concentration of 50 chemical elements in the leaves of Populus suaveolens Fischer and Betula pendula Roth growing in tailings dumps and dumps of gold deposits in Eastern Transbaikalia (Baley) was studied. It was found that the highest concentration of most elements was in the leaves of plants growing at the ZIF-2 tailings dump, and the lowest was on the sands of the thorium tailings dump and sand–pebble soil at the dredge gold mining site. Populus suaveolens differed from Betula pendula by a higher concentration of most chemical elements. A feature of the elemental composition of birch was a significant concentration of Mn and Ba in relation to poplar. The concentration of a number of chemical elements significantly exceeded the clark of terrestrial plants, as well as the maximum permissible levels of concentration of elements established for feed and medicinal plant raw materials.

Toxic Substances and Their Sources in Feed for Fur-Bearing Animals

The use of a wide variety of animal and plant feeds in fur farming, a significant number of suppliers, as well as the complexity of transportation and storage of feed raw materials increase the risks of feed toxicoinfections and toxicoses. The proposed review article describes in detail the main toxic substances and their sources in fur-bearing animal feed, including biological and chemical toxins, namely bacterial and fungal metabolites, protein breakdown products and fat oxidation, fish biotoxins, heavy metals, persistent organochlorine compounds, pestcides, etc.

Compound Feed Industry: benchmarks, potential opportunities

Relevance the main component for production of feed products in livestock industry is feed grain. The provision of the republic with grain crops, as well as exports, are associated with their use for fodder purposes, consumption traditionally accounts for more than half of the domestic consumption of their processed products. The goal is to study the problems and prospects of the feed industry, which determines the effective functioning of the entire grain market, supplying agricultural enterprises and farms with necessary and high-quality feed. This was largely facilitated by the intensive development of food industry and grain farming, which became the main suppliers of raw materials for feed mills. Methods – comparative, systemic, statistical analysis, logical generalization. Results – the authors note that in the structure of feed raw materials, main share falls on barley, oats, wheat, while the share of corn and legumes has decreased. Based on the available livestock, the standard needs of animal husbandry are not provided. The export orientation of domestic grain production is primarily aimed at the needs of the world market, at the same time, domestic needs are satisfied on a residual basis. Rational use of cereals will improve the quality and competitiveness of animal products. The opportunities created by «National Company «Food Contract Corporation» JSC for the sale of grain fodder to poultry farms enhance holding back the prices for finished food products by concluding agreements with manufacturers and retail chains. Conclusions – it is obvious that the basis for the transfer of the livestock complex to industrial resource-saving technologies is the creation of a solid forage base. Without a balanced feeding of animals in terms of protein and vitamin-amino acid composition, other measures will not have the expected result. Emphasis is placed on the need to increase the capacity of large enterprises to provide feed products on industrial scale and manufacture dry nutritious feed mixtures in feed mills and factories based on their own raw materials, mineral and vitamin supplements for grain processing and livestock farms.