Feed additive

A feed additive is an additive of extra nutrient or drug for livestock. Such additives include vitamins, amino acids, fatty acids, minerals, pharmaceutical, fungal products and steroidal compounds. The additives might impact feed presentation, hygiene, digestibility, or effect on intestinal health.[1][2]

  1. ^ Merck Manual October 2014 Nutritional Requirements of Beef Cattle Page accessed March 18, 2015
  2. ^ Merck Manual March 2012 Requirements of Beef Cattle Archived 2016-05-14 at the Portuguese Web Archive Page accessed March 18, 2015