What is the significance of mineral additives in feed?

Mineral additives play an irreplaceably vital role in the feed industry, with their core significance lying in meeting the mineral requirements for the growth and development of livestock, poultry, aquatic animals and other farmed species. Like humans, animals rely on a variety of minerals for physiological processes such as growth, reproduction and metabolism. For example, calcium and phosphorus are key substances for the growth of animal bones and teeth; deficiencies can lead to poor skeletal development. Zinc has a critical impact on immune function and reproductive performance; insufficient intake will reduce animal immunity and reproductive rates.
However, the content and proportion of many minerals in natural feed raw materials are often unable to fully meet the needs of animals at different growth stages. By adding mineral additives to feed, the required minerals can be precisely supplemented and the nutritional composition of the feed can be balanced. This ensures healthy animal growth, improves the yield and quality of aquaculture and livestock products. For instance, it accelerates the growth rate and improves meat quality of livestock and poultry, and increases the survival rate and growth uniformity of aquatic animals.