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Feed Fermentation Solutions
Selecting the appropriate method of feed fermentation is critical to matching the nutritional needs and digestive physiology of the animal, enhancing the nutritional value of the feed, and eliminating toxic substances or anti-nutritional factors (ANFs). This customized approach improves the efficacy of feed in specific animal diets. At BioVenic, we offer comprehensive feed fermentation solutions, including biological strain development, process optimization, product analysis and formulation of liquid, solid and silage fermentation strategies, all aimed at improving the efficiency and profit of animal production.
Benefits of Animal Feed Fermentation
There are several key benefits to fermenting feed:
Reduction of ANFs
Microorganisms involved in fermentation can reduce the presence of ANFs in the feed.
Improved nutrient digestibility
Lower levels of ANFs improve the digestibility of proteins and other nutrients.
Improved digestive function
Microbial enzymes produced during fermentation complement the animal's endogenous enzymes, aiding in better digestion.
Improved gut health
Fermented feeds can introduce probiotics, whose presence in the animal's digestive tract promotes gut health.
Protection against harmful bacteria
The colonization and metabolic activities of probiotics help mitigate the harmful effects of some bacteria in the digestive tract.
Resource utilization and environmental impact
Fermentation of unusual feed resources improves their utilization and reduces environmental stress.
Fig. 1 Expected characteristics of unusual feed after fermentation1,2
Biological Strain Development for Feed Fermentation
Incorporating exogenous biological strains ensures consistent and high-quality fermented feed products across different batches. Key microorganisms used in feed fermentation include lactic acid bacteria (LAB), Bacillus species, and yeasts. Our solutions for biological strain development facilitate the creation of strains tailored to various fermentation purposes. By analyzing the genetic information and characterizing the strains, conducting fermentation tests, and performing comprehensive analysis, we help develop strains suitable for diverse types of feed fermentation.
Feed Fermentation Process Optimization
Optimal feed fermentation strategies depend on the feed type, fermentation strains, and desired outcomes. Our optimization solution for feed fermentation processes enable researchers to monitor changes in critical indicators such as nutritional components and ANFs during fermentation. This allows adjustments to fermentation medium ingredients, additives (both microbial and non-microbial), and conditions (such as pH, temperature, and aeration). Through process optimization, we can improve the nutritional value of fermented feed and lower production costs.
Fermented Feed Product Analysis
Fermentation not only alters the nutritional composition of feed but also breaks down components that could negatively impact animal health. Additionally, the microbial activity during fermentation generates various metabolites. Our advanced feed analysis technology can measure nutrients (like crude protein, crude fat, amino acids), ANFs, mycotoxins, and microbial metabolites in the feed. By assessing the fermentation products, researchers can gain insights into nutrient transformations during fermentation and develop effective utilization methods for fermented feed.
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Liquid Feed Fermentation Solutions
Feeding animals liquid feed instead of dry feed offers tangible benefits, notably enhancing feed intake and promoting growth. Fermented liquid feed provides not only essential water and highly digestible nutrients, but also a wealth of organic acids and beneficial microbial additives such as LAB and yeast. Our comprehensive solutions are designed to optimize microbial strains as well as fermentation conditions specific to liquid feed fermentation. We also support study of the application effects of fermented liquid feed across various animal species.
Solid-State Feed Fermentation Solutions
Solid-state fermentation stands out compared to liquid fermentation for several reasons, including reduced wastewater production, enhanced product stability, lower energy consumption, and easier transportation. Key factors influencing the success of solid-state fermentation include fermentation temperature, duration, microbial strains, and the nutrient profile of the feed. Our solutions are geared towards analyzing the nutrientional composition changes from the start to the end of the feed fermentation process, developing innovative strains and fermentation techniques, and assessing the practical effectiveness and application of solid-state fermented feeds.
Silage Fermentation Solutions
The substrate for silage fermentation is typically fresh plant material with high moisture content, hosting a diverse range of active microorganisms. To prevent the proliferation of harmful bacteria, such as Enterobacteria and Clostridium, as well as undesirable yeasts and molds during spontaneous fermentation, starter cultures often include microorganisms like Lactobacillus, yeast, and various organic acids (formate, propionate, acetate, and benzoic acid). Our silage fermentation solutions are designed to examine the effects of adding both microbial and non-microbial feed additives. Through detailed feed analysis and animal trials, we provide insights into the effectiveness and optimal use of silage in animal diets.
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Service Workflow for Feed Fermentation Solutions
Why Choose Us?
Comprehensive Feed Analysis
Leveraging our advanced feed testing platform, we can precisely detect both the nutritional composition of feed and components that impact animal health. This enables researchers to conduct detailed investigations into the benefits of feed fermentation.
High-Throughput Technologies
Utilizing state-of-the-art microbiome and metabolomic analyses, we delve into the changes in microorganisms and their metabolites in fermented feed. This helps us to capture the dynamic process of feed fermentation in real-time.
Robust Animal Study Platform
Our versatile platform includes a wide range of animal models, including in vitro and in vivo models. These tools enable us to thoroughly assess the effects of fermented feed on animal digestibility, growth performance, and overall well-being.
Using microorganisms for feed fermentation is a proven method to improve the nutritional value and digestibility of unconventional feeds, reduce ANFs, and mitigate mycotoxins. BioVenic's feed fermentation solutions are designed to optimize feed fermentation strategies based on various factors including feed type, nutrient content, animal nutritional needs, and microbial strain characteristics. Our solutions include the development of microbial strains for feed fermentation, optimization methods for feed fermentation process, fermentation product analysis, etc., and can help develop solutions for liquid fermentation, solid fermentation, and silage fermentation. If you are interested in our feed fermentation solutions, please contact us. We will tailor our approach to meet your specific research needs.
References
- Image retrieved from Figure 1 "Expected characteristics of unconventional feed after fermentation." Lian et al., 2024, used under [CC BY 4.0]. The original title was changed to "Expected characteristics of unusual feed after fermentation"
- Lian, Xiao, et al. "The Effects of Unconventional Feed Fermentation on Intestinal Oxidative Stress in Animals." Antioxidants 13.3 (2024): 305.