Meat and Bone Meal Buying Guide: Grades, Quality Tests and Price Factors

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Quick answer: When buying meat and bone meal, compare protein (commonly 45% or 50%), fat, ash, calcium and phosphorus, and ask for salmonella and heat-treatment confirmation. Price depends on protein grade, ash level, freshness and supply from rendering plants. Always confirm the meal is permitted for your intended animals and market.

Updated October 2026 · NDRG Kokal Enterprise, Sarawak, Malaysia

Key facts

Common grades	45% and 50% crude protein
Key nutrients	Protein, calcium, phosphorus
Safety checks	Salmonella negative, heat treatment
Price drivers	Protein, ash, freshness, supply
Packing	50 kg bags or bulk
Regulation	Check ruminant feed bans

MBM grades

Grade	Protein	Ash	Typical use
45% MBM	About 45%	Higher	Poultry, pig feed, fertilizer
50% MBM	About 50%	Lower	Poultry, pig, pet and fish feed

What affects MBM price?

Protein and ash: higher protein and lower ash cost more.
Freshness and fat stability.
Supply from slaughterhouses and rendering plants.
Order size and delivery distance.

Quality and safety checklist

Certificate of analysis: protein, fat, ash, calcium, phosphorus, moisture.
Salmonella testing and proof of proper rendering temperature.
Fresh smell, no rancidity or burnt odour.
Clean bags with batch numbers.

Regulations

Many countries prohibit MBM in feed for cattle and other ruminants. Confirm the rules for your animals and export markets.

Compare proteins in our MBM vs fish meal guide or order 50% meat and bone meal.

Frequently asked questions

What protein level does meat and bone meal have?

Common grades are about 45% and 50% crude protein.

What should I check when buying MBM?

Protein, fat, ash, calcium, phosphorus, moisture, salmonella results and proper heat treatment.

Can MBM be used in cattle feed?

In many countries it is banned for ruminants. Always check local regulations.

Buy in bulk: request a wholesale quote from NDRG Kokal Enterprise, Siburan, Sarawak. Call or WhatsApp +60 13-739 1922 or email info@ndrgkokalenterprise.com.

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