Specialty Animal-Nutrition Ingredients

Sourced globally.
Supplied reliably.

Specialty feed and pet-food ingredients from trusted partners worldwide, warehoused in the U.S. and backed by a family that picks up the phone. Since 1996.

Small enough to be responsive. Experienced enough to deliver.

How we keep your line running

Global sourcing. U.S. warehousing. No surprises.

We import directly from established partners, hold stock in U.S. warehouses, and stay close enough to catch problems before they reach your production line.

Sourced globally

Established partners

Direct, long-standing relationships with trusted producers.

AsiaEuropeAfrica
Warehoused in the U.S.

Stock on hand

Held in our U.S. warehouses and ready to ship. You order domestically, without the import complexity.

Delivered to your line

Feed mills and pet-food plants

Reliable domestic delivery. Fewer hands, fewer surprises, faster answers.

Spray-dried omega-3 powder
SALMATE® · Proprietary Omega-3 Nutrition

The omega-3 we developed, not just one we sell

SALMATE® is our own proprietary spray-dried omega-3 (EPA and DHA) powder: stable, free-flowing, and built for consistent manufacturing performance across species. GMP+ certified and made to our specification in Kentucky, USA.

  • Shelf-stable and free-flowing. Longer shelf life, easier handling, less waste
  • GMP+ certified for safety, consistency, and reliability
  • Low inclusion rate with starch-coated, targeted intestinal release
Industries We Serve

Secure ingredients and Omega-3 innovation across species

From livestock productivity to companion-animal health, our ingredients support performance, reproduction, and overall animal health.

A Partner, Not Just a Supplier

Specialty ingredients you can actually count on, shipment after shipment.

GMP+ Certified Full Batch Traceability Import & Customs Expertise Family-Owned Since 1996
FAQ

Common questions

What does Ballard Group supply?

Ballard Group is a family-owned U.S. importer of specialty feed and pet-food ingredients, and the maker of SALMATE®, a spray-dried omega-3 (EPA and DHA) powder from refined fish oil.

Do you sell to manufacturers or to consumers?

We supply feed mills and pet-food manufacturers, not consumers. We work with the people who formulate and produce animal feed and pet food.

Where is Ballard Group based?

We are a family-owned company based in Cincinnati, Ohio, supplying customers across North America and beyond, with stock held in U.S. warehouses.

Ready to secure your supply?

Let's talk through your sourcing, compliance, and omega-3 nutrition needs. Reach out and we'll get right back to you.