Food Chemistry and Food Microbiology

Livestock Nutrition

In general, the livestock industry manages production for maximum output to ensure economic growth and to supply satisfactory volumes to feed large populations. Organic farmers need to understand the nutritional needs of the livestock in order to produce tasty and nutritious organic animal products. The animal’s behaviour, growth pattern, reproductive capacity and food production are familiarly linked to the feed it consumes. The results of good organic management and good organic feed include the great taste, colour, texture, nutritional value and optimal yield of the food product.