In today’s world, food security and the healthy nutrition of livestock, poultry, and aquatic animals are recognized as essential pillars of the economic and agricultural development of countries. Providing quality and standard feed not only has a direct impact on the productivity and health of animals but also ultimately affects the protein production chain and the provision of healthy food for society. The “Khoshab, Golden Feed Chain for Livestock, Poultry, Aquatic Animals, and Pets” project is a pioneering industrial initiative aimed at addressing this fundamental need. It will be implemented in the industrial town of Khoshab, utilizing cutting-edge technologies and local expertise.

Importance and Necessity of the Project

This project not only contributes to meeting the country’s domestic needs but also has the potential to generate a significant amount of foreign currency through exports of its products to regional countries. Additionally, the creation of sustainable jobs, reduction of dependence on imports, and utilization of agricultural waste for the production of high-value-added products will be among the benefits of implementing this project.
“New Silk Road Masir Development Global Transformation” company, in addition to building this factory, is currently executing the country’s largest chicken mother farm and land-based shrimp breeding units. This production chain requires high-quality and standard feed, which this factory will supply.

​​This project has been designed with a number of objectives in economic, social, and environmental areas. The most important ones are as follows:

Economic Objectives:

1. Production of 150,000 tons of feed for livestock, poultry, aquatic animals and pets per year.

2. Increasing productivity and reducing production costs in the animal husbandry and poultry industry through the provision of quality feed.

3. Creating direct employment for 20 people and indirect employment for 100 people in the production, transportation, marketing and sales sectors.

4. Reducing dependence on animal feed imports and meeting domestic needs with international standards.
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5. Increasing the country’s export capacity and attracting target markets in the region.

Objectives of the Project

Social Objectives:

1. Sustainable development and increased job opportunities in the Khoshab region.

2. Improving the quality of protein products through healthy feeding of livestock and poultry.

3. Participating in education and scientific development in the animal feed industry through the establishment of a research center and laboratory.

1. Optimal use of production waste from animal feed factories to produce pet food, such as for dogs, cats, and horses.

2. Reduction of pollution and the use of innovative technologies in feed production.

3. Utilization of biotechnological methods, such as using microorganisms for poultry feed production.

4. Proper management of waste and converting it into usable products.

:Environmental Objectives

The process of manufacturing and technologies used

The Khoshab factory will benefit from the latest methods and technologies of feed production.  The production process includes the following steps:
 1. Selection and Preparation of Raw Materials: The use of grains, plant and animal proteins, minerals and nutrient additives

 2. Milling: Convert raw materials to fine particles to combine better
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 3. Heat Processing: Improving nutritional quality and enhancing food digestion capability

 4. Pelleting: Form form forming for pellets to improve consumption and reduce waste

 5. Drying and Packaging: Ensure high durability and reduces the moisture of the final product
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 6. Quality Control: Conducting Factory Research Laboratory

Using beneficial microorganisms to enhance the nutritional value of poultry feed and employing biotechnology in the production of chitosan from crustacean shells are considered key innovations of this project.

Factory products

1. feed for cattle, sheep and goats according to the nutritional and physiological needs of the animals

2. Poultry feed, broiler chicken, laying hen, turkey and quail with nutritious ingredients and essential supplements +

3. Aquatic feed for shrimps and ornamental aquatics with scientific formulation and suitable for growth needs
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4. Pet food for dogs, cats, horses produced from animal and poultry feed waste with high nutritional value

Market studies and competitive analysis

Investigations show that Iran's livestock and poultry feed market has always faced challenges such as dependence on imports, price fluctuations of raw materials and lack of quality in some domestic products. This project can gain a special position in the market by focusing on domestic production with high standards and competitive price.

Competitive Advantages of the Khushab Factory

1. Utilization of high-quality domestic and foreign raw materials to produce nutritionally valuable products.

2. Adoption of modern technologies such as microorganisms and biological processes.

3. Capability for exporting to neighboring countries and competing in international markets.

4. Use of production waste to reduce costs and produce pet food.
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5. Establishment of a laboratory and research center for quality control and innovation in feed formulation.

Economic Impacts and Job Creation

This project will have positive impacts at national, regional, and international levels. In terms of job creation, approximately 20 people will be directly employed at the factory, while around 100 additional jobs will be created indirectly in areas such as transportation, marketing, and distribution.
Economically, this factory can play a significant role in the growth of the country's agricultural and livestock sectors by reducing dependence on imports, developing the domestic supply chain, and increasing exports.

The “Khushab, Golden Chain of Animal and Poultry Feed” project is a comprehensive and modern project aimed at producing high-quality feed, utilizing cutting-edge technologies, and creating value-added products from production waste.
This factory not only aims to meet the domestic market’s needs, but also has a significant potential for exports and competing in the global markets.
With an investment in this project, a major step will be taken towards achieving self-sufficiency, sustainable development, and improving the country’s animal husbandry industry.​​​​​​​