ARTICLE 68 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE October 2022 EXPLORING THE FUTURE OF ANIMAL RESILIENCE As global animal production has evolved, so too have the challenges that can negatively impact animal health and well-being. These challenges also have a direct effect on a farm’s productivity and profits. Cross-species research aims to demonstrate how functional feed ingredients can unlock physiological responses that may help animals overcome stressors. In a new report, ADM highlights the latest discoveries that can optimize animal resilience for improved performance outcomes. Modern agribusiness is a different animal than it was in the past. Common challenges within intensive animal production require innovative solutions to help farm animals overcome stressors and return to peak performance. Animal nutrition plays an important role in positively influencing resilience and cross-species research is underway to unlock the potential of functional ingredients and feeds that can support animal health and well-being. In a new report, ADM details five key trends that can affect performance and profits in the animal nutrition industry. THE MICROBIOME AS THE ROOT OF RESILIENCE As scientific understanding expands, the gut microbiome is increasingly seen as a central component to an animal’s overall well-being. Functional nutrition, in which certain ingredients stimulate physiological responses that can support animal resilience, is an important wellness option. Gut microbiota help ensure nutrient absorption while also defending against pathogens that may increase the risk of disease and negatively impact health and growth performance. Feed additives like ADM’s CitriStim™ solution*, a non-viable whole-cell Pichia guilliermondii (PG) yeast, can positively affect gut microbiota populations in poultry, swine and ruminants. Studies conducted on poultry have shown that PG yeast has potential to bind gram-negative bacteria, which may affect bacterial colonization in the host1,2. Additionally, PG yeast may have a beneficial effect on gut microflora populations in poultry3. In the probiotic space, ES1** (Bifidobacterium longum subsp. longum CECT7347) has shown potential to modulate immune response and have positive outcomes on gut barrier integrity4,5. A FOCUS ON PRECISION NUTRITION Precise nutrition means formulating feeds that are tailored to each species’ unique nutritional requirements, with additional customization based on the region, season and the animal’s life stage. Nutrients that are easier to digest and absorb help animals get more from less feed and help reduce environmental emissions. For example, improving the digestible amino acid supply in broiler feed can enable reduced levels of Christophe Blondet Vice President of Product Development & Applications ADM Animal Nutrition
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