Tag: Feed manufacturing

According to research, high moisture content in animal feed is a critical factor for microbial growth, including harmful molds and bacteria, which compromises feed safety. This highlights why moisture content is important in animal feed, influencing everything from nutritional value and storage stability to animal health and production efficiency.

According to the Food and Drug Administration, water activity is a key parameter for determining the shelf-stability of foods. For feed, water activity ($a_w$) is a thermodynamic measure indicating the amount of unbound water available to support microbial growth and chemical reactions. It is distinct from total moisture content and is a far more precise predictor of feed safety, quality, and longevity.