CSA Animal Nutrition

What CSA Animal Nutrition does

CSA Animal Nutrition is a privately held, independent animal nutrition consulting and services firm headquartered in Dayton, Ohio. Founded in 2005 and operating with a team of roughly 45 nutritionists, specialists, and support staff, the company provides science-based advisory services across four species verticals: swine, poultry (broilers and layers), and dairy. Its service portfolio spans six integrated pillars: Nutrition Services (diet program design and technical consultation), Feed Formulation Services (software-based formula optimization and maintenance), Lab Services (NIR, mycotoxin, and particle size testing), Data Analytics (including the Egg Carton Tool and dairy online tools), Supply Chain Services (micro-ingredient sourcing, supplier quality assurance, demand planning, and third-party certification support), and Feed Mill Consulting (mill construction, retrofits, FSMA/CGMP compliance, audits, and safety programs).

The firm's underlying technology stack combines professional feed formulation software, NIR testing integrated with localized ingredient and nutrient knowledge, CNCPS-based modeling for dairy ration development, and proprietary data analytics tools that translate on-farm and mill data into actionable recommendations. These tools are delivered to clients via online portals with password access and are supported by a team of Ph.D. and M.S.-credentialed specialists.

CSA earns revenue through B2B professional services engagements with pork, poultry, egg, and dairy producers, feed manufacturers, and independent nutritionists. Services are quote-based rather than product-priced, distributed via direct enterprise field sales through account managers and business development managers, and delivered domestically within the United States. The firm is privately held under President & Owner Charles Shininger, with no disclosed external investors, parent entity, or acquisition history; growth has been organic, funded through operating cash flow.

Name

CSA Animal Nutrition

Legal name

CSA Animal Nutrition

Website

https://csaanimalnutrition.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CSA Animal Nutrition is a privately held, independent animal nutrition consulting firm in Dayton, Ohio, providing science-based nutrition, feed formulation, lab, data analytics, supply chain, and feed mill consulting services to pork, poultry, egg, and dairy producers, feed manufacturers, and nutritionists across the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animal Nutrition Consulting

SIC

Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Livestock & Herd/Flock Operations Management Advisory (Nutrition, Housing, Performance) (AFACAJAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Performance & Health Outcome Consulting (growth, FCR, milk yield, gut health) (AFADAMAG), Ingredient Sourcing & Substitution Advisory (availability, price-risk, alternatives) (AFADAMAC), Specialty Diet Formulation (starter/finisher, transition diets, heat-stress, high-forage, low-starch) (AFADAMAJ)

Keywords

• Animal nutrition consulting
• Feed formulation services
• Livestock nutrition advisory
• Feed mill consulting
• Dairy nutrition services

Headquarters

HQ city

Dayton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Nutrition Consulting Services: CSA provides independent nutrition consulting services to pork, poultry, egg, and dairy producers, feed manufacturers and nutritionists. Services include nutrition program design, diet specifications, formula optimization, and technical consultation.
2. Feed Mill Consulting Services: Comprehensive feed mill consulting services including new mill construction analysis, capital expenditures guidance, mill retrofits, feed quality assurance, safety programs, maintenance, boiler operation, manufacturing costs, feed delivery, and FSMA/CGMP compliance.
3. Lab Services: Lab services including NIR testing for feed ingredients and edible oils/fats, mycotoxin testing, and particle size testing for ingredients and complete diets.
4. Supply Chain Services: Micro ingredient sourcing support, independent objective sourcing assistance, quality management and oversight with suppliers, demand planning and forecasting, supplier quality assurance, and third party certifications.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

CSA Animal Nutrition is an independent animal nutrition consulting firm that provides science-based nutrition services to pork, poultry, egg, and dairy producers, feed manufacturers, and nutritionists. Its offering spans nutrition program design, professional feed formulation, laboratory analysis (NIR, mycotoxin, particle size testing), data analytics, supply chain sourcing support, and feed mill operations consulting.

Product overview

CSA Animal Nutrition offers a unified suite of animal nutrition consulting and services across poultry, swine, and dairy sectors. The portfolio centers on six integrated service pillars: Nutrition Services (diet program design and technical consultation), Feed Formulation Services (professional software-based formula optimization and maintenance), Lab Services (NIR testing, mycotoxin testing, particle size analysis), Data Analytics (including the Egg Carton Tool for flock monitoring), Supply Chain Services (micro ingredient sourcing and quality assurance), and Feed Mill Consulting Services (mill operations, FSMA/CGMP compliance, and audits). Specialized species-focused teams provide targeted expertise for dairy, poultry, and swine producers. Exclusive online tools are available to customers with unique passwords.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Nutrition Services

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Micro Ingredient SupplierscoreOthersCSA has relationships with suppliers of micro ingredients, premix blenders, and specialty product manufacturers. The supply chain team provides independent, objective sourcing assistance and micro ingredient sourcing support.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Cargill Animal Nutrition: Cargill's animal nutrition business operates across swine, poultry, and dairy with proprietary feeds, premixes, and advisory services. It is a broad incumbent that, unlike CSA, also sells feed products — making CSA its independent-consulting counterpart within the same customer base.
• Trouw Nutrition (Nutreco): Global animal nutrition division of Nutreco serving livestock producers with feed, premixes, and nutritional services. Comparable to CSA in customer segments (swine, poultry, dairy) and service scope (formulation, on-farm support) but operates at much larger global scale.
• Elanco Animal Health: Large animal health company with nutrition-relevant portfolios and technical service teams serving livestock producers. Broad incumbent with overlapping customer base and adjacent advisory capabilities.

Others

• Adisseo: Global feed additive manufacturer providing methionine, vitamins, and specialty ingredients to livestock producers. Relevant as an upstream supplier whose products CSA recommends — and a potential competitor in providing nutrition guidance.
• Novus International: Animal nutrition solutions company supplying methionine, trace minerals, and enzymes with technical service support to poultry, swine, and ruminant producers. Comparable in offering technical service that overlaps CSA's independent consulting remit.
• Kemin Industries: Ingredient supplier for animal nutrition and health with in-house technical service teams advising producers on feed programs. Adjacent to CSA as another provider of nutrition guidance tied to product recommendations.
• Phibro Animal Health: Animal health and nutrition company providing nutritional specialty products and producer support across poultry, swine, and dairy. Adjacent in customer base and nutrition-adjacent advisory services.
• Diamond V: Provider of natural feed additives and supporting technical services for ruminant and monogastric producers. Comparable as a nutrition-focused supplier that combines products with producer-facing technical service.

Emerging players

• Bill Barr & Company: Specialty animal nutrition ingredient distributor serving feed manufacturers and producers with sourcing and formulation support. Closely comparable in independent-formulation-adjacent services for CSA's manufacturing clients.

Direct peers

• Agri-King Nutrition: Independent animal nutrition company providing forage-based nutrition consulting, formulation, and on-farm services to dairy and livestock producers. Most directly comparable to CSA in independent-consulting model and customer focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/csa-animal-nutrition

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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