LIVESTOCK
Pigs, sheep & rabbits
For inclusion in livestock feed programs, including piglet and growing-animal diets.
ANIMAL NUTRITION · FEED-GRADE COS
Feed-Grade
Feed-Grade
Chitooligosaccharide
A functional oligosaccharide ingredient for livestock, poultry, aquaculture and companion-animal feed.
Designed for straightforward use in feed and drinking-water programs, feed-grade COS supports practical, responsible animal nutrition across multiple species.
Feed-grade COS · Powder · Chitooligosaccharide content ≥85%A PRACTICAL FEED INGREDIENT
Built for modern animal nutrition.
Feed-grade COS is listed for feed and drinking-water programs. Assess product fit against the species, ration, management system and destination-market requirements.
Supplier materials describe use in powdered or pelleted feed and drinking water. Request the current composition and technical file, and confirm the applicable requirements for your market.
APPLICATIONS
One ingredient. Multiple species.
Feed-grade COS can be used across livestock, poultry, aquaculture and pet nutrition.
POULTRY
Chickens, ducks & geese
For use in broiler, layer, duck and other poultry feed formulations.
AQUACULTURE
Fish & aquatic species
For aquaculture feeds serving fish, shrimp, crab, shellfish and sea cucumber production.
COMPANION ANIMALS
Dogs & cats
For pet-food applications as formulators develop nutrition products for dogs and cats.
PRODUCT ADVANTAGES
Designed for responsible, efficient feeding.
Feed-grade COS combines easy application with performance across key animal-nutrition needs.
- Stable physicochemical propertiesConsistent ingredient characteristics for feed formulation.
- Simple applicationMix directly into pelleted or powdered feed, or prepare for drinking water.
- Target-market reviewConfirm ingredient status, labeling and use requirements in the destination market.
APPLICATION PERFORMANCE
Outcomes to assess in feed trials.
Supplier materials and research discuss growth, feed conversion and gut-related outcomes. Findings depend on species, diet, inclusion rate, trial design and management conditions; they are not a guarantee of finished-feed performance.
Pig production
For piglet programs, review study design, inclusion rate, growth stage and reported endpoints such as daily gain, diarrhea incidence and mineral measurements.
Poultry production
Poultry trials may assess daily gain, feed intake, feed conversion and gut markers. Compare results only when trial conditions are relevant to your program.
Cattle & sheep
For cattle and sheep programs, assess tolerance, intake, digestive indicators and growth under appropriate veterinary oversight and local requirements.
Pet nutrition
For pet-food development, evaluate palatability, tolerance, stool quality, digestibility and species-specific requirements in the finished formulation.
USE DIRECTIONS
Simple to incorporate.
Mix evenly into pelleted or powdered feed. The following reference inclusion amounts are for each metric ton of complete feed.
Drinking waterPre-dissolve 50–100 g COS, then dilute into 1,000 kg of drinking water.
| Animal group | Reference amount per metric ton of feed |
|---|---|
| Pigs — piglet phase | 80–100 g |
| Pigs — other growth stages | 30–40 g |
| Chicken, duck & goose | 20–30 g |
| Aquatic animals | 30–50 g |
Reference directions are supplier-provided. Confirm the current product label, target species and local feed requirements before use.
FEED-GRADE PRODUCT DATA
Quality specifications.
Feed-grade COS specification values for product evaluation.
| Appearance | Yellow-brown powder |
|---|---|
| Molecular weight | ≤3,000 Da |
| Chitooligosaccharide content | ≥85% |
| Moisture | ≤10.0% |
| Ash | ≤1.0% |
| Water-insoluble matter | ≤1.0% |
| pH | 5.0–7.0 |
| Arsenic | ≤0.5 ppm |
APPLICATION INSIGHTHow COS is studied in poultry nutrition →
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