Animal Feed Inputs

Black Ant Trading supplies high-quality feed ingredients to feed manufacturers and livestock farmers across the SADC region. We offer a range of bulk and packaged raw materials to support balanced nutrition for poultry, cattle, and swine.

With reliable sourcing from trusted South African and regional suppliers, and strong logistics capabilities, we ensure cost-effective, consistent, and seamless delivery tailored to your formulation needs.

Animal Feed Inputs: Energy & Fiber Sources

At Black Ant Trading, we supply a range of high-quality energy, protein and fiber feed components essential for animal health, growth, and productivity. Sourced across the SADC region, our feed inputs are trusted by leading poultry, swine, and cattle operations.

Maize

As a core commodity for Black Ant Trading, we’ve developed an extensive regional procurement and logistics network, ensuring competitive, reliable maize supply across Southern Africa. A staple energy source rich in digestible carbohydrates, maize is key to supporting growth and feed efficiency across all livestock categories.

Milling By-products

Maize Bran

A cost-effective fiber source used widely in ruminant and poultry diets. Supports digestion and helps lower overall feed costs.

Wheat Bran

Rich in dietary fiber, ideal for ruminants. Promotes rumen health and serves as a digestible filler in feed formulations.

Maize Germ Meal

Maize germ meal is a by-product of the maize milling process, and can be used to incorporate fiber and proetin into your feed formulation. When processed specifically for high protein content, it contains 18–25% crude protein, depending on the extraction and processing method.

Soya Hulls

A fibrous by-product of soya bean processing, soya hulls enhance gut health and are used to balance fiber levels in ruminant rations. Our direct access to regional crushing plants ensures consistent supply year-round.

Cottonseed Meal

Cottonseed meal is a protein-rich animal feed ingredient produced after extracting oil from cotton seeds. With a protein content typically between 38% and 45, it’s highly valued for dairy cows, beef cattle, and poultry diets.

Animal Feed Inputs: Protein Sources

Soya Bean Meal

Solvent-extracted soybean meal with 48%+ protein, ideal for balanced livestock rations. Rich in amino acids and highly digestible, it is a primary protein source in poultry and swine feed formulations.

Dried distillers grain

A co-product from ethanol production, DDG offers 25–40% protein, plus digestible fiber, energy, and essential nutrients.

Sunflower oilcake

A by-product of sunflower oil extraction, sunflower oilcake provides 28–40% protein, depending on processing. It is especially suited for ruminant diets, offering a good protein source with higher fiber content.

Choose black ant trading to supply YOUR ANIMAL FEED INPUTS

We aim to understand your specific feed input requirements and supply needs. As a boutique trading company we are able to tailor supply solutions that ensures optimal pricing, improves cash flow and ensures quality inputs.