and oxidative stress markers, and this consumes a lot of en- ergy and nutrients which are not dedicated to performance.
Antibiotics usage To prevent and cure the negative impacts and reduction of performance during weaning, antibiotics are commonly used in feed. Their roles can be multiple with a large spectrum which aims to regulate the gut microflora through non-spe- cific elimination of a big part of the bacteria population. An- other property of antibiotics demonstrated in the literature is their anti-inflammatory role. With an eye on increased bans on antimicrobial growth pro- moters (AGP), feed millers, pre-mixers and farmers have to find reliable, validated and cost-effective solutions. Moreover, alternative products must act differently from AGP so as to not develop the same resistance mechanisms and thus the same threats for human health. With the aim to replace AGP efficiently and to take care of gut health, animal nutrition company, Wisium, part of ADM,
developed an alternative approach that combined comple- mentary solutions, acting on the gut microbiota modulation and on the modulation of intestinal inflammation through regulation of the immune response.
A global and holistic approach To help animals maintain a healthy gut during this stressful period, a patented combination of plant extracts (Powerjet) and a patented Copper Exchanged Clay was developed. The natural active ingredients of the plant extract combination have been selected for their synergistic effect against intesti- nal inflammation and oxidative stress. Copper Exchanged Clay aims to support piglets’ microbiota and growth during challenging periods such as weaning but also to ensure a well-balanced and secure microflora during the animals’ entire life. This solution is a combination of cop- per ions and a synthetic zeolite having antimicrobial proper- ties and able to specifically target pathogenic bacteria and have a limited action against beneficial bacteria. Copper
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