Young animal feed ingredients

The early life stage of animals is crucial for their health, immunity, and growth. Balanced and high-quality nutrition is essential during this phase. Young animal feed ingredients form the foundation of every successful feeding concept for calves, piglets, lambs, and chicks. At Van Tuijl Feed Enrichment, we understand the demands placed on these ingredients like no one else. From our locations in Gelderland, we supply carefully processed ingredients that optimally support the health of young animals.

Basis of healthy growth

Young animals have a sensitive digestive system and specific nutritional needs. Therefore, it is of great importance that ingredients for young animal feed:

✓ Are easily digestible
✓ Are rich in high-quality proteins
✓ Are low in antinutritional factors
✓ Are consistent in quality

Van Tuijl Feed Enrichment offers a wide range of carefully selected and processed plant-based ingredients, including:

Soy flour
Pea flour
Wheat flour
Lupine flour

These ingredients are specially treated to optimize their nutritional value and reduce any harmful components. As a result, we provide a product that is not only safe but also directly contributes to the performance of young animals.

Specialization in extrusion and fine grinding

A key feature of our processing is the use of extrusion and fine grinding. Extrusion is a thermomechanical process that alters the structure of the ingredient to improve digestibility and palatability. During this process, antinutritional factors, such as trypsin inhibitors in soybeans, are largely neutralized.

Additionally, we can grind ingredients to a particle size of just 50 microns. This is crucial for young animals, as a fine structure significantly facilitates absorption in the digestive tract. Result: fewer digestive issues, better nutrient utilization, and stronger growth.

Consistent quality and food safety

In young animal feed, reliability and food safety are vital. Therefore, Van Tuijl adheres to strict quality standards and the entire production process is GMP+ certified. We conduct extensive analyses on each ingredient and check them for:

Nutritional value (protein content, fibers, fats)
Physical properties (particle size, moisture content)
Presence of mycotoxins and other contaminants

This ensures consistent quality and maximum safety for your animal feeds.

Customization in young animal feed ingredients

Each animal feed company has its own vision, customers, and formulas. Therefore, Van Tuijl provides customized solutions in the field of young animal feed ingredients. We can tailor products precisely to your preferences regarding:

1. Type and blend ratio of ingredients
2. Processing method (extruding, breaking, mixing, fine grinding)
3. Packaging (bulk, big bags, bagged goods)
4. Labeling and traceability

Thanks to our flexible production capacity and customer-oriented approach, we are a valued partner for compound feed companies, premix manufacturers, organic feed specialists, and other players in the animal feed chain.

Sustainable processing

Sustainability plays an increasingly important role in the animal feed sector. At Van Tuijl, we utilize by-products from the food industry—such as high-quality flour products—that would otherwise be wasted. By processing these intelligently into nutritious young animal feed ingredients, we contribute to a circular economy and reduce the ecological impact of our production process. Moreover, we invest in energy-efficient installations, heat recovery, and efficient logistics.

Your reliable supplier of young animal feed ingredients

With over 60 years of experience, in-depth knowledge of ingredients, and a passion for innovation, Van Tuijl Feed Enrichment has become a leading player in the Dutch animal feed industry.