Starter feed is a blend of two or more commercially prepared feed products. When added to the feed, they increase feed performance. It also serves to improve the immune system, metabolism, and animal feeding. They provide additional nutrients for the overall growth and production of animals, such as minerals and vitamins. They also enhance animal welfare by reducing animal diseases, along with enhancing feed consistency.
Growing environmental health issues and a rising understanding of the advantages of starter feed have boosted industry demands for starter feed. In poultry farms, starter food is an excellent substitute for traditional feed. The growing demand for chickens, ruminants, and other animals for consumption has increased in the developing world, which has raised the global appetite for starter feed. Moreover, rising poultry and meat product consumption adds fuel to the growth of the global demand for starter feed.
Starter feed has achieved worldwide status by supporting total animal growth and production. Often, its global sales support high nutrient benefits gained from the beginning feed. Moreover, product improvement combined with technical advances was considered one of the major causes of the growth of the feed starter market in the 2017-2023 forecast period.
In 2018, the global swine feed industry is projected to increase by 3.5% over the predictable time frame to USD 106.4 billion. The increase in pork meat consumption is projected to boost the demand for the commodity on the market. The commodity supplies and sustains feed for pigs. Additives are an essential nutritional source since they improve the digestibility of the food. The additives used in the swine diet include enzymes, amino acids, antimicrobials, and antioxidants.