Feed Additive Industry Accelerates Transformation in 2026, Microbial Agents Segment Continues to Heat Up

Introduction: In the first half of 2026, China's feed additive industry is undergoing accelerated structural differentiation, driven by the deepening of antibiotic-free farming policies, rising cost pressures, and increasing quality demands from consumers. Green additives, represented by microbial agents, have continued to gain momentum, becoming a key tool for livestock farms to reduce costs and improve efficiency. Henan Yushang Biotechnology Group Co., Ltd., with its technological accumulation in the microbial agent sector, has seen steadily growing market recognition for its Yi'anning product series.

I. New Industry Normal: Deeper Antibiotic Reduction, Cost-Driven Transformation

Entering 2026, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs continues to advance the "Action Plan for Reducing the Use of Veterinary Antimicrobials," with the complete ban on antibiotic growth promoters in feed now entering a phase of normalized management. Meanwhile, fluctuating prices of raw materials such as corn and soybean meal have squeezed profit margins, forcing the industry to shift from "extensive addition" to "precision nutrition."

Against this backdrop, livestock farms have significantly shifted their criteria for selecting feed additives:

• Functionality First: From "whether it's added" to "whether it works"

• Cost-Effectiveness: Product efficacy must be quantifiable and verifiable

• Enhanced Safety: Zero residue and zero resistance have become basic requirements

II. Microbial Agents: From "Optional" to "Essential"

Industry surveys in the first half of 2026 show that the penetration rate of microbial agents in large-scale farms has exceeded 65%, an increase of nearly 20 percentage points compared to 2024. Microbial agents have evolved from a "nice-to-have" supplementary product to a "must-have" category for health-oriented farming management.

The core value of microbial agents has gained industry consensus across the following dimensions:

• Gut Health Regulation: Reducing the incidence of digestive diseases through microbiota balance

• Immune Function Enhancement: Reducing antibiotic use and lowering mortality rates

• Feed Efficiency Optimization: Improving feed conversion ratios, directly contributing to farming profitability

III. Yushang Biotechnology: Focused on Core Segment with Continuous Product Iteration

Henan Yushang Biotechnology Group Co., Ltd., established in 2017, is a high-tech enterprise specializing in the R&D, production, sales, and service of microbial agents. Headquartered in Zhengzhou, Henan, the company serves the national livestock farming market.

The company's core product portfolio includes:

In 2026, Yushang Biotechnology continues to increase R&D investment, upgrading technologies across strain screening, fermentation processes, and formulation techniques to further enhance product stability and cost-effectiveness.

IV. Outlook: Trends for the Second Half of 2026 and Beyond

Looking ahead to the second half of 2026 and beyond, the feed additive industry is expected to exhibit the following trends:

• Precision Customization: Growing demand for precise formulations targeting different species, growth stages, and farming conditions

• Deep Application of Biotechnology: Genetic engineering strains and metabolic regulation technologies will gradually reach industrialization

• Data-Driven Services: Transition from pure product sales to integrated "product + data + solution" services

• Green and Low-Carbon Orientation: Carbon footprint management and sustainable raw materials will become new competitive dimensions

Yushang Biotechnology stated that the company will continue to drive innovation through technology, deepen its expertise in the microbial agent sector, and contribute to the green and high-quality development of China's animal husbandry industry.

About Henan Yushang Biotechnology Group Co., Ltd.

Henan Yushang Biotechnology Group Co., Ltd., established in 2017, is a high-tech enterprise specializing in the R&D, production, sales, and service of microbial agents. The company's main products include the Yi'anning series (exclusively for pigs, cattle, and poultry) and Egg Youneng, committed to providing safe and efficient health-oriented farming solutions for customers.

Website: www.yushangshengwu.comAddress: No. 9, Circular Economy Professional Park, Dawei Town, Xinmi City, Zhengzhou, Henan Province
Hotline: 18838966686