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A Swine Feed Project in the Republic of the Congo

2026-09-23 17:08

From Local Raw Materials to Better Animal Nutrition: A Swine Feed Project in the Republic of the Congo

New Hope Liuhe | Global Nutrition Solutions

Every farm has its own challenges. Different raw materials, feeding practices, and market conditions all affect how feed should be formulated.

Recently, we received an inquiry from a business partner serving the Pointe-Noire market in the Republic of the Congo.

The customer was looking for a reliable supplier of swine feed products for different growth stages, including piglets, growers, finishers, and sows.

One important part of the discussion was how to make better use of locally available maize.

Instead of simply offering complete feed shipped from China, we explored another approach: combining our premixes and concentrate feeds with local raw materials.

This approach could help local feed producers reduce unnecessary transportation costs while maintaining flexibility in their feed formulations.

Understanding the Customer's Needs

Our discussions focused on several practical questions:

Which products are suitable for different pig growth stages?
What premix or concentrate inclusion rates should be used?
How can local maize be incorporated into the feed formula?
What packaging and shipping arrangements would suit the customer's market?

Our team prepared an English swine nutrition portfolio covering different premix and concentrate feed solutions. Product specifications, recommended formulas, and export arrangements are being discussed with the customer.