Animal nutrition
Driving healthier, more sustainable animal nutrition with bio-based fatty acids.
Lowering the feed demand for livestock substantially improves sustainability of dairy, egg and meat production
Within the animal protein industry, the largest environmental impact stems from the feed materials consumed by the livestock. In order to produce 1 kilogram of beef, 8 kilograms of feed material is needed. The production of these feed materials is labor and water intensive and typically requires extensive transportation. Lowering the required feed consumption for growth per animal (the feed conversion ratio, FCR) is thus a critical driver of sustainability in the industry. Both short- and medium- chain fatty acids, such as butyric and caproic acid, can lower the FCR drastically and thereby improve both health, productivity and sustainability in the livestock sector.
The animal nutrition market
Interventions that restrict antibiotic use in food-producing animals reduced antibiotic-resistant bacteria in livestock by up to 39%
At least 67 countries report having legislation in place to control antimicrobials use in animals
Over 70% of antibiotics produced globally are used in animal agriculture.
C-Craft®
C-Craft® products are effective for all types of livestock including poultry, swine, ruminants, and aquaculture.
C-Craft® 4 and C-Craft® 6 are our novel high-purity fatty acid products, for use in animal nutrition.
C-Craft® Liquid contains a unique blend of both caproic acid (C6) and butyric acid (C4) in their sodium salt form and provides optimal support for the health and productivity of livestock.
C-Craft® Liquid
For use in compound feed via liquid dosing. Recommended dosage 0.2-1.0%.
How ChainCraft can help improve animal digestion
The effects of these acids are unique in their impact on digestion and gut wall improvement, and in combatting both gram-positive (such as S. Aureus) and gram-negative bacteria (such as E. Coli and Salmonella).
