Global Probiotics in Feed Market Outlook
Western Market Research estimates that the Global Probiotics in Feed Market was valued at USD XXXX million in 2025 and is projected to reach USD XXXX million by 2036, expanding at a CAGR of XX% during the forecast period 2026–2036.
Probiotics in feed are live microbial supplements that improve gut health, nutrient absorption, immunity, and overall animal performance. These additives are increasingly adopted across livestock and aquaculture sectors as sustainable alternatives to antibiotic growth promoters, aligning with global regulatory shifts and rising demand for safe animal-derived food products.
Market Scope & Research Methodology
The Global Probiotics in Feed Market Report is developed using a comprehensive research framework combining primary interviews with feed manufacturers, livestock producers, veterinarians, and distributors, supported by secondary analysis of regulatory data, trade flows, and historical market trends.
The study evaluates:
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Government regulations on antibiotic usage in animal feed
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Competitive dynamics and innovation pipelines
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Historical consumption patterns and long-term demand forecasts
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Advances in microbial strain development and encapsulation technologies
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Pricing trends and global supply chain structures
Impact of COVID-19 on the Probiotics in Feed Market
The COVID-19 pandemic had a mixed impact on the market:
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Short-term disruptions in feed supply chains and raw material logistics
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Temporary slowdown in commercial livestock operations in select regions
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Increased focus on animal health, immunity, and disease prevention, supporting probiotic adoption
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Accelerated shift toward preventive nutrition strategies in animal husbandry
Post-pandemic recovery has reinforced the role of probiotics in improving productivity and reducing disease-related losses.
Global Probiotics in Feed Market Segmentation
By Microorganism Type
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Lactobacilli
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Streptococcus thermophilus
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Bifidobacteria
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Yeast
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Bacillus-based Probiotics
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Multi-Strain Blends
By Form
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Dry (Powder & Granules)
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Liquid
By Livestock Application
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Cattle
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Poultry
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Swine
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Aquaculture
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Companion Animals
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Others (Sheep, Goats, Horses)
By Feed Type
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Starter Feed
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Grower Feed
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Finisher Feed
Regional Analysis
North America
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Strong adoption due to restrictions on antibiotic growth promoters
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Advanced livestock production systems
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High awareness of feed efficiency and animal health
Europe
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Mature market with strict regulatory frameworks
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Strong demand for natural and sustainable feed additives
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High penetration in poultry and swine segments
Asia-Pacific
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Fastest-growing regional market
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Rapid expansion of commercial livestock and aquaculture
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Increasing government support for feed quality improvement
South America
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Growing meat exports driving feed efficiency requirements
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Rising use of probiotics in poultry and cattle feed
Middle East & Africa
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Gradual market growth supported by modernization of animal farming
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Increasing imports of premium feed additives
Competitive Landscape – Key Market Players
Major companies operating in the Probiotics in Feed Market include:
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Koninklijke DSM N.V.
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Chr. Hansen A/S
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DuPont
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Novozymes A/S
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Lallemand Inc.
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Lesaffre & Cie
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Calpis Co. Ltd.
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Land O'Lakes Inc.
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Schouw & Co.
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Evonik Industries AG
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Alltech
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Mitsui & Co. Ltd.
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Kemin Industries
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Adisseo
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Biomin
Competition is driven by strain efficacy, stability, regulatory approvals, pricing, and technical support capabilities.
Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
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Threat of New Entrants: Moderate (regulatory and R&D barriers)
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Bargaining Power of Suppliers: Low to Moderate
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Bargaining Power of Buyers: High (multiple probiotic suppliers)
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Threat of Substitutes: Moderate (enzymes, organic acids)
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Competitive Rivalry: High
SWOT Analysis
Strengths
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Proven benefits in gut health and feed efficiency
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Alignment with antibiotic-free livestock production
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Broad applicability across animal species
Weaknesses
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Sensitivity to storage and processing conditions
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Variability in strain performance
Opportunities
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Growth in aquaculture and poultry sectors
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Development of species-specific probiotic formulations
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Expansion in emerging livestock markets
Threats
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Regulatory approval delays
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Price competition from alternative feed additives
Market Trends
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Increasing use of multi-strain and Bacillus-based probiotics
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Rising demand for antibiotic-free and organic animal products
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Technological advancements in microencapsulation for stability
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Growth of probiotics in aquafeed formulations
Market Drivers
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Global restrictions on antibiotic growth promoters
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Rising demand for high-quality animal protein
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Focus on animal welfare and disease prevention
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Improvements in feed conversion efficiency
Market Challenges
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Stability of live microorganisms during feed processing
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Regulatory complexity across regions
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Cost sensitivity among small-scale farmers
Value Chain Analysis
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Microbial Strain Development
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Fermentation & Culturing
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Downstream Processing & Stabilization
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Quality Testing & Regulatory Compliance
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Feed Formulation & Blending
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Distribution to Feed Manufacturers & Farmers
Strategic Recommendations for Stakeholders
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Invest in strain-specific R&D and clinical validation
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Expand aquaculture and poultry-focused probiotic solutions
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Strengthen technical advisory services for farmers
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Develop cost-effective, heat-stable formulations
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Increase presence in high-growth Asia-Pacific markets
1. Market Overview of Probiotics in Feed
1.1 Probiotics in Feed Market Overview
1.1.1 Probiotics in Feed Product Scope
1.1.2 Market Status and Outlook
1.2 Probiotics in Feed Market Size by Regions: 2015 VS 2021 VS 2026
1.3 Probiotics in Feed Historic Market Size by Regions
1.4 Probiotics in Feed Forecasted Market Size by Regions
1.5 Covid-19 Impact on Key Regions, Keyword Market Size YoY Growth
1.5.1 North America
1.5.2 East Asia
1.5.3 Europe
1.5.4 South Asia
1.5.5 Southeast Asia
1.5.6 Middle East
1.5.7 Africa
1.5.8 Oceania
1.5.9 South America
1.5.10 Rest of the World
1.6 Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) Impact Will Have a Severe Impact on Global Growth
1.6.1 Covid-19 Impact: Global GDP Growth, 2019, 2020 and 2021 Projections
1.6.2 Covid-19 Impact: Commodity Prices Indices
1.6.3 Covid-19 Impact: Global Major Government Policy
2. Covid-19 Impact Probiotics in Feed Sales Market by Type
2.1 Global Probiotics in Feed Historic Market Size by Type
2.2 Global Probiotics in Feed Forecasted Market Size by Type
2.3 Lactobacilli
2.4 Streptococcus Thermophilus
2.5 Bifidobacteria
2.6 Yeast
3. Covid-19 Impact Probiotics in Feed Sales Market by Application
3.1 Global Probiotics in Feed Historic Market Size by Application
3.2 Global Probiotics in Feed Forecasted Market Size by Application
3.3 Cattle
3.4 Poultry
3.5 Swine
3.6 Aquaculture
3.7 Others
4. Covid-19 Impact Market Competition by Manufacturers
4.1 Global Probiotics in Feed Production Capacity Market Share by Manufacturers
4.2 Global Probiotics in Feed Revenue Market Share by Manufacturers
4.3 Global Probiotics in Feed Average Price by Manufacturers
5. Company Profiles and Key Figures in Probiotics in Feed Business
5.1 Koninklijke DSM N.V. (Netherlands)
5.1.1 Koninklijke DSM N.V. (Netherlands) Company Profile
5.1.2 Koninklijke DSM N.V. (Netherlands) Probiotics in Feed Product Specification
5.1.3 Koninklijke DSM N.V. (Netherlands) Probiotics in Feed Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.2 Chr. Hansen A/S (Denmark)
5.2.1 Chr. Hansen A/S (Denmark) Company Profile
5.2.2 Chr. Hansen A/S (Denmark) Probiotics in Feed Product Specification
5.2.3 Chr. Hansen A/S (Denmark) Probiotics in Feed Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.3 Dupont (U.S.)
5.3.1 Dupont (U.S.) Company Profile
5.3.2 Dupont (U.S.) Probiotics in Feed Product Specification
5.3.3 Dupont (U.S.) Probiotics in Feed Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.4 Novozymes A/S (Denmark)
5.4.1 Novozymes A/S (Denmark) Company Profile
5.4.2 Novozymes A/S (Denmark) Probiotics in Feed Product Specification
5.4.3 Novozymes A/S (Denmark) Probiotics in Feed Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.5 Lallemand
5.5.1 Lallemand Company Profile
5.5.2 Lallemand Probiotics in Feed Product Specification
5.5.3 Lallemand Probiotics in Feed Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.6 Inc. (Canada)
5.6.1 Inc. (Canada) Company Profile
5.6.2 Inc. (Canada) Probiotics in Feed Product Specification
5.6.3 Inc. (Canada) Probiotics in Feed Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.7 Lesaffre & Cie (France)
5.7.1 Lesaffre & Cie (France) Company Profile
5.7.2 Lesaffre & Cie (France) Probiotics in Feed Product Specification
5.7.3 Lesaffre & Cie (France) Probiotics in Feed Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.8 Calpis Co.
5.8.1 Calpis Co. Company Profile
5.8.2 Calpis Co. Probiotics in Feed Product Specification
5.8.3 Calpis Co. Probiotics in Feed Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.9 Ltd. (Japan)
5.9.1 Ltd. (Japan) Company Profile
5.9.2 Ltd. (Japan) Probiotics in Feed Product Specification
5.9.3 Ltd. (Japan) Probiotics in Feed Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.10 Land O'Lakes
5.10.1 Land O'Lakes Company Profile
5.10.2 Land O'Lakes Probiotics in Feed Product Specification
5.10.3 Land O'Lakes Probiotics in Feed Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.11 Inc. (U.S.)
5.11.1 Inc. (U.S.) Company Profile
5.11.2 Inc. (U.S.) Probiotics in Feed Product Specification
5.11.3 Inc. (U.S.) Probiotics in Feed Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.12 Schouw & Co.(Denmark)
5.12.1 Schouw & Co.(Denmark) Company Profile
5.12.2 Schouw & Co.(Denmark) Probiotics in Feed Product Specification
5.12.3 Schouw & Co.(Denmark) Probiotics in Feed Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.13 Evonik Industries AG (Germany)
5.13.1 Evonik Industries AG (Germany) Company Profile
5.13.2 Evonik Industries AG (Germany) Probiotics in Feed Product Specification
5.13.3 Evonik Industries AG (Germany) Probiotics in Feed Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.14 Alltech (U.S.)
5.14.1 Alltech (U.S.) Company Profile
5.14.2 Alltech (U.S.) Probiotics in Feed Product Specification
5.14.3 Alltech (U.S.) Probiotics in Feed Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.15 Mitsui & Co.
5.15.1 Mitsui & Co. Company Profile
5.15.2 Mitsui & Co. Probiotics in Feed Product Specification
5.15.3 Mitsui & Co. Probiotics in Feed Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.16 Ltd. (Japan)
5.16.1 Ltd. (Japan) Company Profile
5.16.2 Ltd. (Japan) Probiotics in Feed Product Specification
5.16.3 Ltd. (Japan) Probiotics in Feed Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
6. North America
6.1 North America Probiotics in Feed Market Size
6.2 North America Probiotics in Feed Key Players in North America
6.3 North America Probiotics in Feed Market Size by Type
6.4 North America Probiotics in Feed Market Size by Application
7. East Asia
7.1 East Asia Probiotics in Feed Market Size
7.2 East Asia Probiotics in Feed Key Players in North America
7.3 East Asia Probiotics in Feed Market Size by Type
7.4 East Asia Probiotics in Feed Market Size by Application
8. Europe
8.1 Europe Probiotics in Feed Market Size
8.2 Europe Probiotics in Feed Key Players in North America
8.3 Europe Probiotics in Feed Market Size by Type
8.4 Europe Probiotics in Feed Market Size by Application
9. South Asia
9.1 South Asia Probiotics in Feed Market Size
9.2 South Asia Probiotics in Feed Key Players in North America
9.3 South Asia Probiotics in Feed Market Size by Type
9.4 South Asia Probiotics in Feed Market Size by Application
10. Southeast Asia
10.1 Southeast Asia Probiotics in Feed Market Size
10.2 Southeast Asia Probiotics in Feed Key Players in North America
10.3 Southeast Asia Probiotics in Feed Market Size by Type
10.4 Southeast Asia Probiotics in Feed Market Size by Application
11. Middle East
11.1 Middle East Probiotics in Feed Market Size
11.2 Middle East Probiotics in Feed Key Players in North America
11.3 Middle East Probiotics in Feed Market Size by Type
11.4 Middle East Probiotics in Feed Market Size by Application
12. Africa
12.1 Africa Probiotics in Feed Market Size
12.2 Africa Probiotics in Feed Key Players in North America
12.3 Africa Probiotics in Feed Market Size by Type
12.4 Africa Probiotics in Feed Market Size by Application
13. Oceania
13.1 Oceania Probiotics in Feed Market Size
13.2 Oceania Probiotics in Feed Key Players in North America
13.3 Oceania Probiotics in Feed Market Size by Type
13.4 Oceania Probiotics in Feed Market Size by Application
14. South America
14.1 South America Probiotics in Feed Market Size
14.2 South America Probiotics in Feed Key Players in North America
14.3 South America Probiotics in Feed Market Size by Type
14.4 South America Probiotics in Feed Market Size by Application
15. Rest of the World
15.1 Rest of the World Probiotics in Feed Market Size
15.2 Rest of the World Probiotics in Feed Key Players in North America
15.3 Rest of the World Probiotics in Feed Market Size by Type
15.4 Rest of the World Probiotics in Feed Market Size by Application
16 Probiotics in Feed Market Dynamics
16.1 Covid-19 Impact Market Top Trends
16.2 Covid-19 Impact Market Drivers
16.3 Covid-19 Impact Market Challenges
16.4 Porter
Global Probiotics in Feed Market Segmentation
By Microorganism Type
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Lactobacilli
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Streptococcus thermophilus
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Bifidobacteria
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Yeast
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Bacillus-based Probiotics
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Multi-Strain Blends
By Form
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Dry (Powder & Granules)
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Liquid
By Livestock Application
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Cattle
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Poultry
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Swine
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Aquaculture
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Companion Animals
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Others (Sheep, Goats, Horses)
By Feed Type
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Starter Feed
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Grower Feed
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Finisher Feed
