For the normal growth and development of animals, their nutrition should be balanced. It is necessary to take into account the age, weight and health status of the pet. Birds, cattle (cattle), animals on growing and fattening feed on combined feeds. In order to improve and optimize the effectiveness of this product, there is a premix. This is a special complex of additives, compiled in accordance with the necessary standards. This mixture should be transported and stored in accordance with strictly specified rules.
What is premix
Premix is a “cocktail” of various microelements, vitamin complexes, mineral supplements and various antioxidants. From the Latin language, this term translates as "pre-mix." This "cocktail" is used directly with the combined feed. At the same time, depending on the livestock development parameters, from 10 to 50 grams of premix can be added to food.
The combination of the elements that make up the mixture improves the digestibility of nutrients (proteins, carbohydrates) by animals. Premix is also a complex of vitamins, thanks to which the functioning of the immune, hormonal and excretory systems of the body is stabilized, toxins and radioactive substances are eliminated .
Premix production
The place of production of mixtures of this type is the factory. Fodder and premixes can be produced within the walls of one enterprise. The main factor responsible for the correct manufacture of the product is a strict and strict adherence to the recipe and production technology.
The first step in creating a premix is to mix the components: initially, in certain proportions, the so-called weighty substances (by weight) are added. Small batches of vitamins and minerals are gradually mixed with them. At the last stage, diluent and filler substances are introduced. The following processes are packaging and packaging.
As already mentioned, premix is a mixture that allows you to supplement the main animal feed. Currently, feed already contains the required amount of this “cocktail”. Therefore, if the animal eats this type of product, add premix should not be additionally. However, grass, grains and melons, hay and others do not have sufficient nutritional value, therefore, additional additives are used in household and small farms.
Types of premixes
There are several types of mixtures considered. Of these, the most popular are:
- Mineral premix (it includes potassium, iron, magnesium, calcium and other elements).
- Vitamin (includes groups of vitamins B, D, K, as well as biotin, folic, pantothenic acid).
- Vitamin-therapeutic (a mixture of the second type plus specially introduced medications) and others.
Non-agricultural premixes
In addition to premixes, which are used to improve the growth and development of animals, there are other types of them. For example, mixtures for children are gaining great popularity - specially prepared juices, jelly and other drinks. There are "cocktails" for adults. The composition of both those and others includes vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that have a beneficial effect on the human body.