Processed animal feed
always has maize as one of its main ingredients. The energy contribution
involved, as well as its content level (60-80%) and the low variability of its
chemical composition, makes it one of the preferred ingredients for animal food
producers. When this maize is formulated and mixed with other food ingredients
and supplements, the benefits of using maize in animal feed multiply, with
results such as an increase in egg production in poultry. For other animals, it
improves meat quality and additionally helps in milk production for cows and
sheep.
