A N I M I N E P R E S E N T E D “EVALUATION OF FORAGES MINERAL COMPOSITION WITH A NEW PORTABLE DEVICE” AT SUSTAINABLE FORAGE FOR NET-ZERO IN L IVESTOCK PRODUCTION IN LONDON The Animine scientific team participated in the Sustainable forage for net-zero in livestock production meeting and the team believed that, this event held in London, was the right moment to present Animine’s latest research outcomes on the calibration of the new AniGun®
tool, based on the
X-Ray Fluorescence technique. One of the main limitations in precision
formulation is that forages are extremely variable in mineral content and can contain antagonists that reduce the availability of some minerals (i.e Cu, S, Mo and Fe). A quick and accurate assessment of the macro (P, Ca…) and micro-mineral (Zn, Cu, Mn…) composition in the ingredients of the ration is also extremely important to avoid nutritional imbalances, economic losses, and environmental impacts. For these reasons, Animine set the goal of providing analysis of minerals in forages with a portable device, usable on the field. For the calibration, samples of forages
(grass, hay and grass silage) were collected. Forage macro and minerals mineral content was directly determined by AniGun®
and
in parallel samples were analyzed by wet chemistry technique (ICP-AES) in the INRAE lab. The AniGun por table analyzer
represents a promising device for quantifying the mineral content of forages.
It will provide fast and accurate results, which will allow users to reformulate mineral supply, in many cases decreasing supplementation levels. This will also save costs and reduce the amount of minerals being returned to the environment.
EVONIK LAUNCHES FIRST PLANT- BASED FEED ADDITIVE Evonik aims to help keep sows, laying hens and dairy cows healthy with a new plant-based product. The product, called PhytriCare®
IM,
consists of selected plant extracts with a high flavonoid content. Flavonoids are known for their anti-inflammatory effects. The product is available immediately throughout the EU. Approvals in other countries have been initiated.
“Healthy animals are in the interest
of us all,” says Dr. Gaetano Blanda, head of the Animal Nutrition business line at Evonik. “The farmer benefits from higher productivity and the consumer can enjoy meat, eggs, or dairy products safe in the knowledge it is coming from healthy animals.” Since the prophylactic use of antibiotics
has been banned in Europe, many farmers are looking for alternative solutions to keep their animals healthy and productive. In addition to probiotics, various other product classes have become established, including phytogenics. Evonik Animal Nutrition adds plant-based PhytriCare®
IM to its probiotics-
based Gut Health Solutions portfolio. Farm animals, like all living creatures ,
are exposed to a variety of stress factors and respond by activating the body’s defense
mechanisms. If the stress continues at a higher level for a longer period, it can lead to chronic inflammation. As a result, animal’s welfare suffers. The animal then uses an increased share of its energy and nutrients for the immune system rather than for beneficial activities, such as growth and performance - sometimes for months or years. Consequently, production efficiency decreases and the animal’s ecological footprint increases. “PhytriCare®
IM was developed to
prevent an overshooting of inflammatory reactions in sows, laying hens and dairy cows,” adds Nicholas Guthier, head of EMEA Region & Global Key Accounts at Animal Nutrition. “After all, female animals are particularly stressed by reproductive processes anyway.” Evonik and Dr. Eckel rely on the
natural anti -inflammatory effect of flavonoids in PhytriCare®
IM. Some of
these secondary plant constituents, numbering around 8,000, have been shown to influence certain biochemical processes in animals that are associated with inflammation. PhytriCare®
IM is a blend of carefully
selected plant extracts covering a wide range of flavonoid subclasses. This blend targets a broad spectrum of inflammatory pathways to modulate, but not suppress, the inflammatory response. The plant parts are well-chosen, gently
processed and produced at Dr. Eckel. This ensures a final product of consistent quality with a minimum content of ten percent flavonoids.
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