Feed Acidifiers - Global Market Trends

Feed Acidifiers - Global Market Trends published by BizAcumen, Inc. in November, 2009. This report consists of Pages: 219 and the price starts from US $ 2995.

Introduction

Abstract

Global potential for animal feed acidifiers and other health products for animals are on rise due to higher demand for top quality poultry, pork and beef. Stable demand from developed countries for meat as well as meat products coupled with escalating consumption in the developing world, improving living standards, and a swelling population is expected to propel the worldwide demand for animal feed additives. Further, ban on animal feed antibiotics has thrown the spotlight on acidifiers as one of the next most feasible and functional alternative. Sales of feed acidifiers are expected to increase, particularly in Europe due to ban.

Application of feed acidifiers in other species of livestock such as poultry and cattle is currently in the experimental stage and is likely to emerge into an indispensable feed ingredient for all classes of animal species, given the market' s shift from pharmaceutical products to natural feed and hygiene management. Market for feed acidifiers is slated to expand gradually as suppliers and customers gain experience and comprehend the value of this currently not so familiar alternative. The future is also expected to witness high sales of acidifiers that are protected through coatings or encapsulation than normal feed acidifiers.

These and other market data and trends are presented in "Feed Acidifiers: Global Market Trends" by BizAcumen, Inc. Our reports are designed to be most comprehensive in geographic coverage and vertical market analyses.

Table of Contents

1. METHODOLOGY 1

• Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations 1
• Disclaimers 2
• Quantitative Techniques & Reporting Level 3

2. GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW 4

• Market Wears Robust Outlook 4
• Acidification of Animal Diet - Not A New Concept 4
• Factors Impacting Feed Acidifiers Market Growth 5
  • Ban on Animal Feed Antibiotics Throws Spotlight on Feed Acidifiers 5
  • Strong Demand For Pork & Poultry to Fan the Growing Popularity of Feed Acidifiers 5
  • Acidification of Calf Diet - Rekindled Interest 6
  • Acidifiers to Derive Impetus from the Global Push for Meat Products 7

3. FEED ACIDIFIERS MARKET IN LIGHT OF BAN ON ANTIBIOTICS 8

• Reasons Contributing to Ban on Antibiotics 8
  • Impact of the Ban 9
• Rise in Demand for Alternatives to Antibiotics 10
  • Assessing New Feed Additives 11
• Feed Acidifiers as a Potential Replacement - A Critical Review 11
  • Propionic, Formic, Fumaric, and Phosphoric Acids Emerge as Prospective Growth Promoters 12

4. PRODUCT FACTS 13

5. EVOLVING MARKET TRENDS 13

• Acidifiers on the Growth Curve 13
• Encapsulated Acidifiers to Grow at Rapid Pace 14
• Market Potential for Organic and Inorganic Mix 15

6. ACIDIFIERS MARKET BY ANIMAL TYPE 16

• Swine and Piglets 16
  • Raising Swine Without Antibiotic Use - A Challenging Task 16
  • Increasing Weaning Age 16
  • Dysentery in Swine - An Economically Significant Disease 16
  • Acidification of Swine Feed 17
    • Some of the Organic Acids Used as Dietary Acidifiers in Swine Feed 17
    • Piglet Performance - Role of Feed Acidifiers 17
  • Acidification of Starter Diets 18
• Poultry 19
  • Importance of Nutrition & Health in Poultry 19
    • Role of Growth-Promoters in Poultry: 20
  • Broiler Performance 20
  • Alternatives to Antibiotics in Poultry Animal Feed 21
• Cattle 21
  • Use of Diet Acidification on Rise 21
  • Types of Acidified Diets 21
  • Acidification of Diet in Calves - Advantages and Benefits 22
  • Usage of Organic Acid as Feed Acidifier 22
• Factors Translating to Better Economic Returns 23
  • Feed Conversion Ratio 23
  • High Daily Weight Gains 23

7. PRODUCT COMPETITION 24

• Probiotics 24
• Enzymes 24
• Microflora Enhancers 25
• Immunomodulators 25
• Carotenoids 25
• Herbal Products (Herbs, Spices and Essential Oils) 26
• Metabolic Peptides 26
• β-agonists 26

8. FOCUS AT CUSTOMER LEVEL 27

• Supply Chain for Animal Feed Acidifiers 27
• Profitability Levels 27
• Veto on Antibiotics Impacts Cost of Meat - 8. FOCUS AT CUSTOMER LEVEL 27
• Supply Chain for Animal Feed Acidifiers 27
• Profitability Levels 27
• Veto on Antibiotics Impacts Cost of Meat - A Critical Review 27
• Impact of Withdrawal of Growth Promoters 29
• Irradiation of Meat Not an Option for Problems Related to Antibiotic Resistance 29

9. COMPETITIVE SCENARIO 30

• Major Players by Geographic Market 31
• Select Formulated Brands of Feed Acidifiers 32

10. REGULATORY & ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS 34

• Regulatory Environment 34
  • Registration of Additives 34
  • Public Authorities on Feed Additives 34
• Profitability as Large-Volume Acidifiers Evolve into Commodity Products 35

11. CORPORATE DEVELOPMENTS 36

• Purac Inaugurates Lactic Acid Facility in Thailand 36
• BASF to Sell Formi Feed Additive Unit to Norway' s Addcon 36
• Novus to Establish Office Presence in Philippines 36
• Novus Nutrition to Launch Multiple Products in New Zealand and Australia 36
• Novus Establishes Feed Quality Division to Aid Feed Producers in Asia-Pacific 37
• Novus Plans Consolidating SANTOQUIN(r) Feed Preservatives Portfolio 37
• Yara Acquires Kemira GrowHow 37
• Sano Inaugurates New Feed Additives Facility in Hungary 38
• Purac to Cease Lactic Acid Production in Spain and the Netherlands 38
• Nordbiochem to Assist Nitrokemia in Constructing Lactic Acid Facility 38
• BASF to Scale Up Propionic Acid Capacity 38
• Novus Inaugurates Feed Ingredients Facility in Brazil 38
• Novus and Martek Ink Exclusive Global Distribution Agreement 39
• Novus Forms Arenus to Foray into Human, Canine and Equine Health Markets 39
• Brenntag' s New Polish Feed Additives Site to Boost Market Position 39

12. MAJOR PLAYERS 40

• BASF SE (Germany) 40
• Biomin GmbH (Austria) 40
• Furst-McNess (USA) 40
• Impextraco Belgium (Belgium) 41
• Jefo Nutrition, Inc. (Canada) 41
  • Jefo Europe S.A. (France) 41
• Kemin Europa NV (Belgium) 42
  • Kemin AgriFoods North America (USA) 42
• Kemira Oyj (Finland) 42
• Novus International, Inc. (USA) 42
• Perstorp AB (Sweden) 43
• PURAC America (USA) 43
• Trouw Nutrition Netherlands (The Netherlands) 43
• Yara International ASA (Norway) 44

13. MARKET ANALYTICS 45

14. THE UNITED STATES 51

• Domestic Livestock Market 51
• Meat Consumption Trends 51
• Ban on Antibiotics in the US & the Impact on Swine Rations 51
• Alternative Marketing Strategies for Organic Beef 52
• Impact on Profitability 53
• Regulatory Environment 53
  • Role of FDA in Monitoring Animal Feed Practices in the US 53
  • FDA Restricts Fluoroquinolones in Poultry 53
  • Alliance for the Prudent Use of Antibiotics (APUA) 54

15. CANADA 59

• Canadian Agricultural and Livestock Market - A Brief Outline 59
• Ensuring Ban on Antibiotics 61

16. JAPAN 62

• Livestock Trends 62

17. EUROPE 63

• Western Europe - Largest Consumer of Formic Acid for Animal Feed 63
  • Players Strengthen Organic Portfolio 64
  • Feed Phosphates 64
• Meat Market in the European Union - A Synopsized Review 65
• Regulatory Environment 66
  • Naturally Produced Animal Feeds - "A Rising Tale in Europe" 66
  • EU Steps up Safety Measures on Food and Feed Additives 67
  • Emergence of the European Food Safety Authority 68
  • IFAH Europe 69
  • FEFANA 69
  • Establishment of Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) 69
  • En-route Towards a Possible Blanket Ban on Antibiotics 70
  • EU Regulations Choke Innovative Spirit in the Veterinary Medicines Market 71

18. LATIN AMERICA 72

• Brazil' s Burgeoning Animal Feed and Meat Export Markets Spur Feed Additives Demand 72
• Enzymes Gain Significance 73
• Diseases Pose Major Threat 73
• Changes in the Compound Feed Sector 73

19. REST OF WORLD 75

• EU Ban on Antibiotic Growth Promoters Propels Feed Acidifiers in Southeast Asia 75
• Major Markets 76
  • Australia 76
    • Use of Antibiotics for Animal Health in Australia - A Review 76
    • Factors Likely to Affect Poultry Industry: 77
      • Feed 77
      • Vaccines and Veterinary Care 77
  • China 78
    • Significant Role Played by China in the Asia-Pacific Region 78
  • New Zealand 78

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