“Rising Adoption of Propionic Acid in Livestock Feed to Improve Animal Health and Productivity”
- Increased demand for high-quality animal protein in North America 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 the U.S., large commercial poultry and cattle operations are incorporating feed preservatives to ensure consistent growth performance and feed conversion efficiency
- Canada is experiencing increased investments in livestock nutrition, with feed manufacturers adopting propionate-based additives to meet health and safety standards
- This trend supports broader regional initiatives aimed at strengthening domestic meat supply, improving animal health, and reducing dependence on antibiotic-based solutions
- For instance, in the U.S., integrated livestock farms are using calcium propionate extensively to prevent feed spoilage during long-distance distribution and storage in high-humidity zones
