My name is Sally Wulf and at IMagine by COFERMIN, I’m responsible for animal feed applications. I’m focusing on the role of magnesium oxide in feed – a topic that’s often underrated but vitally important.

The Role of Magnesium Oxide In animal feed, magnesium oxide is quite similar to supplements for humans. Adequate magnesium supply is essential for a smooth-functioning metabolism and plays a big part in muscle relaxation. Especially under high stress, animals need more magnesium. Adding magnesium to feed can seriously cut down on nervousness and physical stress symptoms, like during transports. Proper magnesium supply can prevent conditions like grass tetany in ruminants, especially dairy cows, and generally boost recovery. Magnesium helps maintain a balanced mineral supply in animal nutrition, supporting animal wellbeing and farm profitability.

Manufacturing and Properties of Magnesium Oxide
Making magnesium oxide isn’t much different whether it’s for feed or industrial use. It’s usually made from magnesium carbonate mined and then purified through thermal processes. The type of firing, energy sources, temperature, and how long the material stays in the production facilities are key to the product’s reactivity.
For feed, a gentle process is used to get active magnesium oxide that reacts with the animal’s stomach acid and gets absorbed effectively.

In quality assurance and traceability, magnesium oxide as a single feed ingredient has special guidelines. (Our Trio for Your Success: Certifications, KPIs, and Resources in Quality Assurance | COFERMIN Group) To be usable, compliance with EU Directive 2002/32 EC is a must. Beyond legal requirements, we at IMagine, as distributors, act according to the QS-standard, authorized to deliver in mutual recognition under GMP+, and the derived HACCP concept.

We take measures to prevent contamination and ensure traceability (when and where was the product made, stored, transported, and which customer got how much).
Prioritizing animal (and consequently human) health is always paramount when ensuring stable quality in feed.

At IMagine, we offer a wide range of magnesium oxide products approved for use in animal feed. We’re not limited to any specific source or quality; we work with many suppliers, mostly long-term partners. This way, we can offer almost all available qualities and find the best solution for each customer. That’s what sets us apart!

Thanks to our certified logistics partners near customers, we ensure proper storage and timely delivery of the product, whether in bulk or packaged.

A New Product in the Portfolio

An exciting new product in our portfolio is a high-purity natural magnesium oxide. This product stands out for its purity and bright color at an attractive price. It’s a great addition to our established qualities and shows our commitment to constantly seeking innovative and effective solutions for our customers.
My work at COFERMIN in magnesium compounds, especially for the feed industry, is a continuous challenge and opportunity to find and offer innovative solutions. The importance of magnesium in animal nutrition is huge, and I’m thrilled to be part of a team dedicated to this task with passion and expertise.

Sally Wulf

Sally Wulf

Marketing Manager at IMagine by COFERMIN

My name is Sally Wulf and I am Marketing Manager at IMagine by COFERMIN. My journey in the raw materials industry began with my training already. The subsequent professional stages and challenges always focused on establishing and expanding supply chains, especially for magnesium compounds, and led me to my current position. The diversity of both the qualities and the areas of application of magnesium compounds always fascinates and motivates me. I am therefore pleased to be able to use and expand the experience I have gained, to provide individual, needs-bases solutions for our customers at Imagine.