Protein feeds for animals play a vital role in their growth and reproductive functions. As essential nutrients, proteins are comprised of amino acids, which serve as the building blocks for muscle development, tissue repair, enzyme synthesis and hormonal production. Adequate protein intake ensures optimal growth rates, enhances productivity and supports overall health in livestock, horses and other animals.
At BioZyme®, we take animal health and nutrition to heart. For over 70 years, we have served the agriculture industry as an innovator in fermentation and animal health. With a motto of care that comes full circle, it’s no wonder that we place emphasis on products that have added protein for a variety of animals.
Our mission: undeniable positive impact on the health and wellness of your animals and your business.
We want to share with you why protein feeds for animals are so important. Then, we’ll offer you a glimpse into some of our products that provide added protein across species.
Protein is Important for Growth
In young animals, proteins are critical for proper development, contributing to muscle mass, skeletal structure and organ function. Growing animals, particularly young livestock and poultry, require a high-protein diet to achieve their genetic potential for size and strength. Adequate protein intake ensures healthy weight gain and enhances feed efficiency, leading to better productivity. That means more meat, milk or eggs.
A protein-deficient diet can lead to stunted growth, reduced weight gain and weakened immunity, making animals more susceptible to diseases. Protein-rich feeds, such as soybean meal, fish meal, alfalfa and legumes, provide the necessary nutrients to sustain rapid development during the early stages of life.
Reproduction Depends on Protein
Reproductive functions also rely heavily on sufficient protein levels. Amino acids like lysine, methionine and arginine are critical for the synthesis of reproductive hormones and enzymes. These nutrients support fertility, gestation and lactation in females, ensuring the successful development of offspring. In female animals, proteins are crucial for the development of healthy eggs, successful conception and maintaining pregnancy. For males, protein-rich diets contribute to sperm production and quality, which are key for effective breeding.
Furthermore, protein feeds for animals improve lactation, ensuring sufficient milk production to nourish progeny. Insufficient protein in the diet can lead to reproductive failures, delayed maturity and lower productivity.
Sources of Protein for Animals
Common sources of protein feeds include soybean meal, fishmeal, alfalfa and other plant-based products. Balancing these feeds with energy sources ensures optimal health and performance. Additionally, BioZyme offers nutritional supplements with added protein feeds for animals that can help your animals.
BioZyme Offers Supplements
For Cattle
VitaFerm® is an established brand of vitamin and mineral supplements designed to maximize energy and forage utilization for successful beef production. Our products support cattle producers looking to maximize their operations. Best of all, VitaFerm products ensure balanced nutrition for livestock, and all products include AO-Biotics® Amaferm®.
VitaFerm offers four protein tubs and two protein meals for cattle producers seeking additional protein options for their herds.
For Horses
The Vitalize® Equine Protein Pellet is a pelleted, natural protein supplement for horses, fortified with vitamins and minerals and organic trace minerals to balance rations. It also contains Amaferm and provides 28% natural protein.
For Sheep & Goats
The DuraFerm brand is a line of nutritional supplements for sheep and goats that supports optimal digestion and nutrition for maximized performance at every stage of production. A protein tub exists for both sheep and goats that adds protein along with the Amaferm to strengthen your stock.
Trust BioZyme for your Added Protein
Inadequate protein levels can lead to stunted growth, poor reproductive performance and increased susceptibility to diseases. Therefore, formulating diets with appropriate protein content tailored to the animal’s age, species and purpose is essential for achieving sustainable and productive livestock management.
At BioZyme, we back every product by research to ensure that our animals and yours get the nutrients they need and deserve. That includes adequate protein feeds for animals, including sheep, goats, horses and more.
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Are you ready to trust the BioZyme family of brands for your protein sources? Buying BioZyme products is simple, thanks to our dealer network scattered across the U.S. Locate the dealer closest to you to buy BioZyme products locally.
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