The availability of large volumes of safe, quality food of animal origin at affordable prices remains the goal of modern food production and continues to be a challenge today. These food products should be produced from animals raised without excessive reliance on antibiotics to maintain animal health and growth, and with minimal environmental impact.

Total Nutrition plays an important role by encompassing the quality and safety of the feed, and the effects of nutrition on the optimum growth and the overall health of the animals. In the past, feed was considered as a source of nutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins and minerals.

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