Standaardinvoer

Standaardinvoer is a Dutch term referring to standardized complete animal feed produced to meet defined nutritional requirements for a specific class of animals, production stage, or farming system. It is designed to be fed as a primary diet, often as a complete feed that supplies energy, protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals, and additives within specified ranges. It is manufactured by feed mills and distributed to livestock farmers, sometimes in bulk or in premixed forms.

Types and use: Standaardinvoer encompasses complete feeds for dairy and beef cattle, pigs, poultry, and other commonly kept species. It can include premixes and concentrate mixes that are combined with farm-produced roughage on the diet. Formulations emphasize digestibility, palatability, and safety, with ingredients such as cereals, by‑products, and plant proteins used within regulated inclusion limits. Additives like vitamins, minerals, enzymes, probiotics, or mycotoxin mitigants may be included to support health and production.

Ingredients and labeling: Each product carries a guaranteed analysis and a list of major ingredients, along with feeding directions, storage conditions, batch numbers, and traceability information. Quality control measures and supplier certification help ensure consistent nutrition and safety across batches.

Regulation and quality assurance: In the European Union and the Netherlands, standard feed products must comply with feed safety and hygiene rules. Many manufacturers operate under quality assurance schemes such as GMP+ or other HACCP/ISO-based systems to ensure traceability, safety, and consistent composition. Labeling and allowable claims are governed by national regulations and EU directives.

See also: complete feed, premix, animal feed regulation.