About beef farm co-products
Co-products find a valuable new use in beef farming. These co-products come from the food and fermentation industry and find a new purpose as high-quality feed for beef cattle.
Beef cattle feed can largely consist of co-products. These co-products are a valuable addition to beef cattle feed. This is because beef cattle can convert these co-products, many of which are no longer fit for human consumption, into valuable consumer products such as beef. The use of co-products in beef cattle feed prevents food waste and reduces CO2 emissions. Co-products are not only tasty and nutritious, they also contribute to more sustainable and efficient beef farming.
Co-products that are commonly used in beef farming include brewers’ grain and maize meal. These products are the remnants from brewing beer and producing corn starch.
In addition, vegetables that don’t meet certain standards, for example small carrots or wonky green beans, are also fed to beef cattle.
Potato processing, such as for chips, also produces co-products. These include potato steam peels that are released during the steaming process and are rich in protein and starch.
Why use co-products in beef farming?
Using co-products in beef farming offers multiple advantages.
Co-product valorisation makes an important contribution to reducing food waste. Many co-products come from breweries, dairy factories and food processing companies. By turning these co-products into animal feed, they’re being reused in a practical manner so that both food waste and the ecological footprint of beef farming are reduced.There are also some financial benefits for the beef farmer.
By adding co-products to the cattle’s feed, beef farmers can lower their feed costs. Co-products are often cheaper than conventional animal feeds. Moreover, co-products provide a valuable source of nutrients and energy. By adding co-products to the cattle’s feed, beef farmers can offer their animals a varied and balanced diet, resulting in healthier cows.
Beef cattle co-products
Co-products provide beef cattle with essential nutrients.
Co-products such as Nutribond® and Citrocell play a vital role in optimising beef cattle feed. These co-products are the result ofa fermentation process of plant materials and provide a valuable addition to the diet of beef cattle. These co-products are not only tasty, they also benefit the growth of the beef cattle whilst contributing to a more circular world.
Optimal silage
Co-products can also serve as an excellent cover for silage.
Proper silage retains the maximum nutritional value of the feed. Traditionally, tarpaulins with sand or car tyres on top are used as a cover. However, there are more sustainable ways such as covering your silage with potato steam peels. This co-product is a very suitable for covering silage and requires little effort.
Curious about how this works?
Our Looop Ladder shows how we make the most from waste streams.
By choosing co-product-based cattle feed, you will efficiently combat waste. We also provide the highest quality co-products - only the best for your animals. In fact, all our co-products come with the necessary certifications, including GMP+ FSA and SecureFeed. And because nutritional values may vary, we carry out regular analyses and tests. Find out what our co-products can do for your beef cattle.
Co-products for sustainable beef farming
Get the most out of your beef farm with our co-products. With our co-products, you can sustainably supplement your beef cattle’s feed, reduce costs, contribute to a circular economy and promote the health of your animals. Co-products reduce greenhouse gas emissions and contribute to a cleaner environment. Choose sustainable beef farming!
Easily find the perfect co-products for your beef farm here.
View our entire range of co-products:
Using our search engine, you can easily find the perfect co-products for your needs.
