In the animal feed industry, the traditional focus has been on providing essential nutrients for animal growth and development. However, with advances in animal nutrition, it has been shown that certain ingredients not only serve a nutritional function, but also provide additional benefits to animal health and welfare. These are the so-called functional ingredients, which improve digestibility, strengthen the immune system and optimize production performance.
Ingredients that not only nourish, but also improve the animal’s health.
Functional ingredients play a key role in improving feed efficiency and reducing health problems in animals. Some of the most commonly used include:
- Prebiotics and probiotics: They contribute to balance the intestinal microbiota, improving digestion and nutrient absorption, as well as strengthening the immune system.
- Functional oils: Some vegetable and essential oils have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that promote intestinal health and disease resistance.
- Plant extracts and phytobiotics: Natural alternatives that help modulate the intestinal flora and improve the body’s response to pathogens.
- Enzymatic additives: Improve feed digestibility by breaking down nutrients into forms that are more easily assimilated by the animal.
How Alper Krup contributes to well-being and production performance
At Alper Krup, we understand the importance of functional nutrition in animal nutrition and work to offer specialized ingredients that enhance animal health and performance. Our experience in the sector and our selection of high quality ingredients allow us to provide solutions adapted to the needs of each species and production stage.
We remain committed to the evolution of animal feed, ensuring that each ingredient contributes to a more efficient and healthy production system for animals and producers.