ISSUE FOCUS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE July 2022 21 lipid profile, preslaughter and slaughter conditions. More research is still needed to reduce oxidative stress in meat after slaughter as it affects its ability to be processed and stored. Examples of characteristics that are influenced by oxidative stress, are fat quality and water holding capacity (1). Zinc is an essential nutrient for many physiological processes in the organism supporting health and good growth and development. Major functions of zinc on a cellular level are catching free radicals and preventing lipid peroxidation as part of the antioxidant system (5). Therefore, a deficiency of zinc in pigs may affect the pork quality after slaughter and processing. A chemically well-defined range of metal glycinates (6) with scientifically proven results in major livestock species has already shown to be efficient to support pig production. By supplementing throughout the production cycle from gestating sows until slaughter of their progeny, sow fertiliFigure 2. Effect of supplementing 45 or 100 mg/kg zinc from zinc-glycinate in fattening pigs on lipid peroxidation in raw or cooked meat after 6 and 4 days refrigerated storage, respectively (in mg of malondialdehyde (MDA) per kg of meat), with a,b P<0.001. The B-TRAXIM range of essential mineral solutions is based on glycine, and relies on a unique transversal approach, combining technology, chemistry and nutrition. Scientifically validated and supported by numerous publications, B-TRAXIM products have proven to be highly stable and effective in a variety of species and conditions, while establishing themselves as a reference in the field of organic trace minerals. Patented structure. Proven efficiency use Pure organic trace minerals www.pancosma.com Follow us on
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