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.
food / groceries
'Lebensmittel' and 'Futtermittel' can be confused because both refer to products used for nutrition. The important difference is who they are intended for. 'Lebensmittel' are meant for people, so for eating or drinking. 'Futtermittel' are for animals, especially livestock such as cows, pigs, or chickens. In some situations, a product may look similar, for example grain. Even so, you say 'Lebensmittel' for people and 'Futtermittel' for animals.
Der Bauer bestellt neues Futtermittel für seine Kühe.
The farmer orders new animal feed for his cows.
Bei der Arbeit kontrolliert Lisa, ob die Lebensmittel richtig verpackt sind.
At work, Lisa checks whether the food products are packaged correctly.