feed formulation
[/fiːd fɔːrmjuˈleɪʃən/]
nounpl: feed formulations
formulação de ração
1. The process of designing and combining specific ingredients in precise proportions to create animal feed that meets nutritional requirements for growth, health, and productivity
The nutritionist developed a new feed formulation for dairy cows that increased milk production by 15%.
O nutricionista desenvolveu uma nova formulação de ração para vacas leiteiras que aumentou a produção de leite em 15%.
2. The final mixture or recipe of ingredients used in commercial or farm animal nutrition
This feed formulation contains corn, soybean meal, minerals, and vitamins optimized for poultry.
Esta formulação de ração contém milho, farelo de soja, minerais e vitaminas otimizados para aves.
3. The scientific discipline or practice of balancing macro and micronutrients for optimal animal performance
Modern feed formulation relies on computer software to calculate precise nutrient ratios.
A formulação moderna de ração depende de software computacional para calcular proporções precisas de nutrientes.
Feed formulation is a critical practice in Brazil's agribusiness sector, particularly in the poultry and swine industries, which are major agricultural exports. The term is widely used in veterinary schools, agricultural universities, and by nutritionists working with large-scale livestock operations. In the USA, this is a standard technical term in the animal agriculture industry, with significant emphasis on computer-aided formulation and regulatory compliance with FDA standards.
Related Idioms & Phrases
balanced feed formulation
least-cost feed formulation
customized feed formulation
precision feed formulation
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