The U.S. Animal Feed Additives Markets

Table of Contents

1. Executive Summary

1. Market Overview

1. Introduction to the U.S. Animal Feed Additives Market

2. Competitive Analysis

3. Technology Trends

2. Research Findings

1. Market Forecasts

2. Market Segment Analysis

3. Strategic Recommendations

2. Total Market

1. Overview and Introduction

1. Market Overview and Definitions

2. Market Engineering Measurement Analysis

3. Challenges Facing the U.S. Animal Feed Additives Market

a. Low Investments in R&D Limit the Market Growth

b. Dubious Drug Claims/Misrepresentation Hurt the Credibility of Products

c. Limited Awareness Among the Feed Users Limits Usage

d. Shortage of New Generation Products Restricts Market Growth

4. Market Drivers

a. Improved Product Quality Boosts Confidence on the Products

b. Higher Awareness Among Veterinarians and Integrators Prompts Increased Usage

c. Concern About Food Safety Encourages the Use of Feed Additives

d. Consistent Demand for Meat Products Drives the Market Growth

5. Market Restraints

a. Outbreak of Animal Diseases Affects the Demand for Meat Products

b. Regulatory Environment Impairs Market Growth in Medium and Long Term

c. Consolidation in the Animal Industry Shrinks the Revenues

d. Influence of Developments in Europe on the Consumer Groups Prompt Stronger Regulations

e. Lack of Variety in Feed Ingredients Restricts the Usage of Additives

2. Major Findings and Recommendations

1. Revenue Forecasts

2. Market and Technology Trends

3. Pricing Trends

4. Competitive Structure

5. Strategic Recommendations

3. Frost & Sullivan Awards

1. Product Line Strategy Leadership Award

2. Product Quality Leadership Award

3. Customer Service Leadership Award

3. Enzymes Market

1. Overview and Introduction

1. Market Overview and Definitions

2. Market Engineering Research Measurement Analysis

3. Market Drivers

a. Ability to Replace Antibiotics Encourages the Use of Enzymes

b. Increasing Concern for Environment Increases Feed Enzymes Appeal

c. Improved Economical Application Equipment Encourages Use of Feed Enzymes

4. Market Restraints

a. Limited New Products Restrict Market Growth

b. Limited Awareness Among the Feed Users Limits Usage

c. Restricted Use of Wheat and Barley in Animal Feed Offers Limited Scope for Enzyme Usage

2. Major Findings

1. Revenue Forecasts

2. Market and Technology Trends

3. Competitive Structure

4. Market Share Analysis

5. Product Analysis

4. Direct-Fed Microbials Market

1. Overview and Introduction

1. Market Overview and Definitions

2. Market Engineering Research Measurement Analysis

3. Market Drivers

a. Negative Perception of Antibiotics Draws Customers to Direct-fed Microbials

b. Increasing Product Quality Boosts Confidence on the Products

c. Use of Probiotics in Human Food Products Helps with New Technology

d. Higher Awareness Among Veterinarians and Integrators Boosts the Awareness and Usage

4. Market Restraints

a. Low Awareness Levels Among the Smaller Feed Producers and Farmers Restrict the Use of DFMs

b. Dubious Drug Claims/Misrepresentation Hurt the Credibility of DFMs

c. Product Stability Problems Limit Product Use

2. Major Findings

1. Revenue Forecasts

2. Market and Technology Trends

3. Competitive Structure

4. Market Share Analysis

5. Product Analysis

5. Antibiotic Additives Market

1. Overview and Introduction

1. Market Overview and Definitions

2. Market Engineering Research Measurement Analysis

3. Market Drivers

a. Consistent Demand for Meat Products Drives the Market Growth

b. Concern About Food Safety Encourages the Use of Antibiotics

4. Market Restraints

a. Regulatory Environment Impairs Market Growth in Medium and Long Term

b. Consolidation in the Swine industry Shrinks the Revenues

c. Growing Popularity of Organic Products Dampens the Demand for Antibiotics

2. Major Findings

1. Revenue Forecasts

2. Market and Technology Trends

3. Competitive Structure

4. Market Share Analysis

5. Product Analysis

6. Appendix

1. Decision Support Databases

1. Poultry Meat production

2. Cattle Meat Production

3. Sheep Meat Production

4. Cattle Exports

5. Total Meat Production