In today’s livestock industry, feed accounts for up to 70% of production costs, making nutrition the single biggest lever for profitability. At the same time, producers face mounting pressure to maintain animal performance, ensure feed quality, and meet sustainability targets. Precision feeding programs offer a smarter way forward.
By using data-driven insights to design diets that match animal needs exactly, reduce waste, and optimise raw material use, precision feeding programs not only cut costs but also deliver consistent quality and drive long-term business success.
The challenge: cost and quality under pressure
What makes precision feeding different?
Precision feeding programs tailor nutrient supply to the actual requirements of animals at different life stages and under varying conditions. Instead of relying on fixed recommendations, they use real-world data to adjust diets dynamically. This ensures that every gramme of feed delivers value, thereby improving efficiency, reducing waste, and supporting consistent animal output. Evonik’s AminoSpec is a comprehensive suite of tools designed to make this possible, providing species-specific nutritional recommendations based on production data and enabling flexible feeding phases that adapt to changing conditions.
Cutting costs without compromising performance
By aligning nutrient supply with physiological needs, precision feeding helps avoid costly over-formulation. Moreover, least-cost formulation strategies become more effective when supported by accurate raw material analysis. Evonik’s analytical services, such as AminoNIR and AminoLab, provide real-time nutrient profiles of feed ingredients, enabling producers to make informed decisions. When combined with digital tools like AminoSpec, these insights translate into optimised diets that reflect true ingredient value, reducing surprises and improving cost control.
Ensuring consistent feed quality
Quality matters for animal health, performance, and sustainability. Precision feeding programs help manage variability in raw materials by integrating reliable data into formulation decisions. Evonik supports this process through its centralised nutrient database AminoDat, which underpins accurate recommendations. Together with dosing solutions like AminoSys and AminoBatch, producers can maintain batch-to-batch consistency and high standards across the feed value chain.
Beyond profit – sustainability and animal health
Precision feeding is not just about economics. Lower crude protein diets supplemented with essential amino acids reduce nitrogen excretion, supporting environmental goals. Balanced nutrition also promotes gut health and reduces reliance on antibiotics – a key step toward sustainable, responsible production. Evonik’s holistic approach combines science-based solutions with practical tools to help producers meet these challenges confidently.
A smarter future for animal nutrition
Precision feeding programs represent a smarter future for animal nutrition – one that balances cost efficiency, feed quality, and sustainability. By leveraging data, analytics, and integrated services, producers can optimise every step of feed design and delivery. Evonik provides the tools and expertise to make this vision a reality, helping customers achieve profitability and performance without compromise.
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