animal feed
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animal feed
A product of plant, animal, or mineral origin that is used to feed animals, especially livestock such as cattle, pigs, or poultry.
Der Landwirt kauft spezielle Futtermittel, um die Gesundheit seiner Kühe zu gewährleisten.
The farmer buys special animal feed to ensure the health of his cows.
The word consists of 'Futter' (food for animals) and 'Mittel' (substance, product). So it refers to a product used as animal feed.
Dieses Futtermittel ist speziell für junge Kälber entwickelt worden.
This animal feed was developed especially for young calves.
'Futtermittel' (animal feed) is the official and technical term used in agriculture, trade, and legislation. It sounds more formal than the general word 'Futter' (feed).
Die EU hat strenge Gesetze zur Sicherheit von Futtermitteln.
The EU has strict laws on the safety of animal feed.
The word is very often used in the plural, 'die Futtermittel' (animal feeds/feed products). This refers to the totality or variety of different products used for animal nutrition.
Die Preise für Futtermittel sind in den letzten Monaten gestiegen.
Prices for animal feed have risen in recent months.
Animal feed is 'hergestellt' (manufactured), 'produziert' (produced), 'analysiert' (analyzed), or 'verfüttert' (fed to animals). People also speak of 'pflanzlichen' (plant-based) or 'tierischen' (animal-based) feed.
Das Labor analysiert die Futtermittel auf Schadstoffe.
The laboratory analyzes the animal feed for harmful substances.
feed / lining
Futter is the general term for food for animals. Futtermittel refers more specifically to a product or raw material used to feed animals, especially livestock. Futter is usually more appropriate in everyday language, while Futtermittel is more precise in technical descriptions.
Der Bauer kauft ein mineralisches Futtermittel für seine Rinder.
The farmer buys mineral animal feed for his cattle.
Der Bauer verteilt das Futter an seine Rinder.
The farmer distributes the feed to his cattle.
