feed
Futtermittel
noun
neuter
Meaning: animal feed
Das Futtermittel enthält alle notwendigen Nährstoffe für das Tier.
The animal feed contains all the necessary nutrients for the animal.
Meaning: fodder
Der Bauer fütterte das Vieh mit frischem Futtermittel.
The farmer fed the livestock with fresh fodder.
Meaning: feedstuff
Futtermittel werden oft aus Getreide und anderen Pflanzen hergestellt.
Feedstuff is often made from grains and other plants.
A1: Ich kaufe Futtermittel für meinen Hund.
A1: I buy pet food for my dog.
A1: Die Katze frisst ihr Futtermittel gerne.
A1: The cat likes to eat its pet food.
A1: Im Zoo bekommen die Tiere spezielles Futtermittel.
A1: In the zoo, the animals receive special animal feed.
B1: Das Futtermittel ist reich an Vitaminen und Mineralstoffen.
B1: The animal feed is rich in vitamins and minerals.
B1: Der Bauer füttert seine Kühe mit hochwertigem Futtermittel.
B1: The farmer feeds his cows with high-quality animal feed.
B2: Die Herstellung von Futtermitteln unterliegt strengen Qualitätskontrollen.
B2: The production of animal feeds is subject to strict quality controls.
C1: Die Nachfrage nach biologisch angebauten Futtermitteln steigt stetig.
C1: The demand for organically grown animal feeds is steadily increasing.
C1: Bei der Produktion von Futtermitteln werden verschiedene Rohstoffe verwendet.
C1: Various raw materials are used in the production of animal feeds.
C2: Die Verwendung von genetisch modifizierten Futtermitteln ist umstritten.
C2: The use of genetically modified animal feeds is controversial.
Futtermittel is a German noun that translates to 'animal feed' in English. It refers to any substance or combination of substances that are used to provide nutrition and sustenance to animals, including livestock, pets, and poultry.
In Germany, Futtermittel plays a crucial role in ensuring the health and well-being of animals. It is regulated by strict quality standards to ensure that it meets the nutritional requirements of different animal species.
Futtermittel can come in various forms such as grains, forage, concentrates, supplements, and premixes. These feed ingredients are carefully formulated to provide the necessary nutrients like proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, and minerals that animals need for growth, reproduction, and maintenance.