In animal husbandry, choosing the right feed ingredients is a simple yet effective way to help animals grow healthily, reduce costs and increase productivity. Nowadays, animal feed ingredients are not only diverse in types but also significantly improved in quality, meeting the varying nutritional needs of livestock and poultry. The following article will summarize the 8 most common animal feed ingredients today, along with the specific nutritional values for each type.

Most Popular Animal Feed Ingredients

Fish meal

Fish meal is considered one of the essential animal feed ingredients due to its rich natural protein content and easy digestibility. With a balanced nutritional composition, fish meal plays an important role in various stages of animal growth, especially during reproduction. The protein in fish meal helps form bone and tooth structures, protective layers, and promotes immune system development. At the same time, it is also a source of nutrition that enhances the quality of animal products such as meat, eggs, fish and milk. 

Fish meal - an essential protein-rich animal feed ingredient that improves growth and immune function

Nutritional components of fish meal: 

• Protein: from 55% to 65%
• Fat: max 12%
• Moisture: max 10%
• Ash: max 25%
• Salt: max 3.5%
  

Fish soluble paste

Fish soluble paste is produced as a by-product of Fish oil production industries. During the processing of fish to recover the oil fraction a mixture of water and oil is produced. Then after this mixture is centrifuged to remove the oil the water containing fraction can then be condensed or dried to produce condensed Fish solubles or dried Fish Solubles. These solubles are semi-viscous substances with a fishy odour & brown in colour. These liquids help in increasing the rate of growth. It is rich in all the dissolved proteins, vitamins and amino acids. Fish Solubles have a high crude protein content. The variation of protein content is caused by the fishing season and the fish species processed. Used in aqua feed as a feed attractant & organic fertilizers. It is also a good source of water soluble vitamins.

Fish soluble paste, with its characteristic aroma, is an attractive ingredient in animal feed, stimulating appetite and improving productivity for marine and freshwater fish

Nutritional characteristics of fish soluble paste:

• Protein: min 35%
• Moisture: max 50%
• TVBN: max 500
  

Product free from Shigella, Salmonella, Ecoli, Melamine and Live Insect Pests

Fish oil

Fish oil is a crucial link in the animal feed ingredient chain, providing not only energy but also many nutrients like vitamins, phosphorus and lipids. Fish oil is rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), including HUFA and Omega-3 – compounds that improve immunity, enhance metabolism, support the nervous system development and reduce dangerous diseases (such as bone fragility in laying hens). Additionally, fish oil contributes to animals growing healthily, becoming more resilient and adapting better to environmental changes.

>> Learn more about the detailed benefits of fish oil in animal nutrition here.

Fish oil is produced after pressing fish raw materials and extracting the oil directly, retaining valuable nutrients such as omega-3, omega-6, EPA, DHA, and vitamins A, D, and E

Nutritional specifications of fish oil:

• Acid value: max 5%

• Moisture: max 1%

• Omega-3: min 22%

• FFA: max 6%

• Peroxide: max 10%

• Anisidine: max 30%

• Iodine: min 140

• EPA + DHA: min 20%

Rice bran

Rice bran is a by-product from the rice milling process and is an affordable animal feed ingredient that contains high nutritional value. Rich in starch and vitamin B1, rice bran helps provide easily metabolizable energy, stimulates digestion and increases the appetite of animals. However, due to its fat content, which is prone to oxidation, rice bran needs to be stored properly to avoid mold growth and deterioration of quality.

Fresh rice bran, dried rice bran and rice bran flour are three common forms used as animal feed ingredients, suitable for various purposes

Nutritional composition of rice bran:

• Fiber: max 6-8%
  

• Moisture: min 12%

• Protein: 12-13%

• Fat: min 10-15%

• Ash insoluble in hydrochloric acid: max 3%

Broken rice for animal feed

Broken rice is a type of animal feed ingredient that is rich in energy and easy to digest, making it suitable for most animal digestive systems. With high starch content and many B vitamins, broken rice helps pigs grow quickly, improves meat quality and reduces feed waste as animals prefer the natural flavor of broken rice.

Broken rice is the broken grain obtained from the milling process, rich in starch and nutrients, ideal as an animal feed ingredient

Nutritional values of broken rice:

• Moisture: max 14.5%

• Protein: min 7%

• Fat: max 1%

• Fiber: max 2%

• Starch: min 70%

• Vitamin B complex (B1, B2, G1, G2): max 50mg/kg

Cassava by product

Cassava by product is the leftover material after starch is extracted from cassava root (manioc) and is a valuable animal feed ingredient. With starch content above 40% and easily digestible fiber, cassava residue effectively supports digestion and weight gain for animals. This by-product is natural, untreated chemically, environmentally safe and contributes to reducing production costs. In animal husbandry and energy industries, cassava residue is widely used in animal feed formulation and as a renewable biomass source for energy production.

>> Read more: How cassava pulp is used in livestock nutrition

Cassava by product – a versatile ingredient for animal husbandry, agriculture and renewable energy industries

Cassava residue quality specifications:

• Starch: min 20% - max 40%

• Moisture: max14%

• Crude protein: min 2%
  

Cassava slices

Dried cassava slices are made from fresh cassava roots that are sliced and dried in accordance with proper standards, helping to preserve them for long periods while maintaining a starch content of over 65%. This is an energy-rich animal feed ingredient that supports digestion, promotes weight gain and improves the quality of meat, eggs and milk. It is easy to mix with other ingredients, helping reduce feed costs. In addition to animal feed, dried cassava slices are also used in the production of ethanol, industrial alcohol, modified starch, food additives and the textile industry, due to their ability to provide structure, thicken and stabilize products.

Masi provides a variety of dried cassava slices that meet different Customer needs

Product specifications:

Rice husks

Rice husk is the hard outer layer of rice grains that is removed during the milling process. Rich in carbon, silica, and lignin, rice husk has thermal insulation properties, resists moisture, improves soil, and fully decomposes, making it an excellent choice for animal feed and as bedding for animals. Additionally, rice husk is a raw material in the production of biomass pellets, rice husk charcoal, and organic fertilizers, contributing to reduced CO₂ emissions. With its recyclability, mechanical durability, and environmental friendliness, rice husk is widely used in renewable energy and the construction material industry.

Rice husks are supplied by Masi in various forms and packaging options such as bulk, container loads, 50kg PP bags, tailored to suit different usage purposes.

Rice husk specifications:

• Raw material: clean rice husk

• Color: characteristic yellow

• Packaging: bulk in containers or 50kg PP bags

• Shelf life: 12 months from the date of manufacture

• Storage: dry, cool and ventilated area
  

Masi - A comprehensive supplier of animal feed ingredients

In animal feed production, ingredient quality is a key factor determining livestock, poultry, aquaculture performance and health. At the same time, ingredient diversity reflects the supplier’s flexibility and capacity, allowing businesses to easily select and adjust formulations to meet specific production goals.

Masi offers a complete range of 8 essential feed ingredients, including: fish meal, fish oil, fish soluble paste, rice bran, broken rice, cassava by product, cassava slices and rice husks. These meet the strict technical and nutritional demands of livestock, poultry and aquaculture feed manufacturers.

Masi delivers standardized, versatile feed ingredients suitable for various feed formulas

All products are strictly controlled from sourcing to packaging, ensuring fineness, nutritional consistency and stability. This enables Customers to optimize their mixing formulas, enhance product quality and improve business performance.

Guided by the principle “Quality is our lodestar”, Masi is not just a supplier, but a trusted Partner in sustainable livestock development.

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