At Kreamer Feed, we’ve always believed that quality starts long before feed reaches your animals. It begins in the field, with the grains that form the foundation of most livestock diets. Whether you’re raising poultry, cattle, swine, or other livestock, the grain quality in your feed directly influences animal performance, health, and long-term farm success.
Since 1947, we’ve partnered with trusted growers and used strict sourcing standards to ensure the best ingredients go into every bag we make. Here's why grain quality matters and how to make sure your animals are getting the nutrition they deserve.
The Link Between Grain and Livestock Health
Grains such as corn, barley, wheat, and oats provide essential energy, protein, and fiber in animal diets. But not all grain is created equal. Variations in growing conditions, harvesting, and storage can cause major fluctuations in nutrient content in grains, affecting how well livestock can digest and utilize those nutrients.
Poor grain quality can result in:
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Reduced feed efficiency
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Slower growth or weight gain
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Lower milk or egg production
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Reproductive issues
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Higher susceptibility to illness
On the other hand, high-quality grains support strong livestock health, helping animals reach their genetic potential and reducing reliance on medications or interventions.
What Determines Grain Quality?
Grain quality is defined by several measurable factors that influence how the grain performs as a feed ingredient. These include:
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Moisture content: Excess moisture can promote mold growth and spoilage
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Test weight: A general indicator of grain density and energy content
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Foreign material and dust: High levels can dilute nutrition and increase contamination risk
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Mycotoxins and molds: Result from poor storage or field stress, negatively impacting animal health
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Protein, starch, and fat levels: Core components of the nutrient content in grains
At Kreamer Feed, we test and verify all incoming grains to ensure they meet strict feed grain standards for cleanliness, safety, and nutritional value. It is how we protect both the quality of our feed and the health of your animals.
Preventing Feed Contamination
Contaminated grain doesn’t just reduce performance. It can also pose serious health risks. Mycotoxins, for example, are toxic compounds produced by mold that can cause immune suppression, reproductive failure, or digestive issues in livestock, even at low levels.
That is why feed contamination prevention is a core part of our sourcing and quality control process. From field to feed, we monitor grain handling, transportation, and storage to reduce exposure to moisture, pests, and pathogens.
We also encourage our farm partners to store feed in dry, well-ventilated spaces and to rotate stock regularly. Keeping feed clean and fresh on your end protects everything we put into it.
Animal Feed Quality Depends on Ingredients
The final feed product is only as good as what goes into it. No matter how balanced a formula may look on paper, it can only perform as expected if each ingredient meets quality standards. That is why animal feed quality is directly tied to the source and condition of its grains.
By using high-quality grains with consistent nutrient profiles, we are able to formulate rations that support predictable outcomes. That includes improved growth rates, better feed conversion, higher milk or egg yields, and stronger immune response in livestock.
Our Commitment to Grain Quality
Since 1947, Kreamer Feed has been prioritizing quality at every level of the process. Our relationships with local growers, coupled with advanced quality control, ensure the grain in our feed supports optimal animal health and farm profitability.
We do not cut corners. We do not accept substandard ingredients. And we never compromise on the trust we have built with generations of farmers.
From Field to Feed, Quality You Can Count On
Grain is more than a filler. It is the foundation of your animals’ nutrition. By choosing feed made with superior grains and backed by decades of expertise, you are investing in your animals' health and your farm’s success.
At Kreamer Feed, we are proud to provide feed you can trust, from our field to your feeder.
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