How is zinc gluconate used as a zinc source in animal feed? Description of feed-grade zinc supplementation raw material.


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2026-11-09

How is zinc gluconate used as a zinc source in animal feed? Description of feed-grade zinc supplementation raw material.

How is zinc gluconate used as a zinc source in animal feed? Description of feed-grade zinc supplementation raw material.

Zinc gluconate is used in the feed industry as an organic zinc source, suitable for supplementing zinc in compound feeds for livestock, poultry, and aquaculture. Organic zinc sources exhibit good stability in feed and cause minimal interference with other active ingredients in premixes.

I. Livestock and Poultry Feed

Adding zinc gluconate to diets for piglets, broilers, and laying hens can meet the animals’ zinc requirements; organic zinc has relatively more tolerant absorption conditions in the intestine.

II. Aquaculture Feed

In aquaculture compound feeds, zinc gluconate can be used as a zinc supplement, combined with other mineral premixes.

III. Regulatory Notice

The use of feed additives must comply with the feed regulations of the destination country (e.g., China’s Catalogue of Feed Additive Varieties), and the inclusion levels should be determined based on nutritional requirements.

Why Choose Shandong Defengli Chemical?

Shandong Definly Chemical Co., Ltd. (brand: Definly Chemical) has been specializing in gluconates and construction chemicals for 20 years. Its own production base is Shandong Zhuozhicheng Biotechnology. Ninety-nine percent of its products are exported to more than 80–100 countries and regions worldwide, with core markets covering Turkey, India, Vietnam, the Middle East, and the European Union. The factory is certified under ISO 9000, EcoVadis Silver (top 15%), Kosher, IFANCA Halal, and Product Carbon Footprint standards. Its construction chemicals line has long served international clients including Sika, Saint-Gobain, MAPEI, Merck, CHRYSO, MC, and GCP. Standard MOQ is 1 ton; samples are available starting from 1 kg or 500 g, ready within 2–3 days, with international express delivery in 7–10 days. For regular orders, delivery takes 7–15 days after deposit; custom packaging requires 15–20 days.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: MOQ and lead time? A: Standard orders start at 1 ton; delivery takes 7–15 days after deposit, and custom packaging takes 15–20 days.

Q: Can you send samples? A: Yes, we can. Samples are available in quantities of 1 kg or 500 g minimum. Samples will be prepared within 2–3 days, and international express delivery takes 7–10 days.

Q: Can you provide a COA and export documents? A: A COA is included with each batch, and we can provide a full set of export documents, including SDS/MSDS, TDS, health certificates, certificates of origin, and more.

Feed mills and aquaculture feed companies are welcome to request samples via our official website or WhatsApp.

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