“Rising Adoption of Propionic Acid in Livestock Feed to Improve Animal Health and Productivity”
- Increased demand for high-quality animal protein in Asia-Pacific has led to growing use of propionic acid in animal feed to prevent microbial spoilage and maintain nutritional integrity
- Propionic acid derivatives such as calcium and sodium propionate are widely used to inhibit mold and bacterial growth, thereby enhancing feed safety and storage life
- In China, large-scale poultry and livestock farms are increasingly using feed preservatives such as calcium and sodium propionate to improve animal growth performance and prevent feed spoilage during storage
- India is witnessing rising investments in animal nutrition, with feed manufacturers incorporating propionate-based additives to boost feed efficiency and comply with evolving safety standards
- This trend supports broader regional goals of enhancing food security, promoting sustainable meat production, and reducing antibiotic usage in commercial animal farming
- For instance, in India, integrated dairy and poultry operations are utilizing calcium propionate extensively to maintain feed quality during storage in high-temperature and high-humidity environments
