ISSUE FOCUS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE November 2022 33 tuations and can never be 100% guaranteed. Consequently, producers commonly seek to balance these uncertainties through feed additives, which positively influence the intestinal flora. PHYTOMOLECULES NEED PROTECTION Research shows that certain phytomolecules (second-ary plant metabolites) can support broiler gut health. By stimulating digestive enzyme activities and stabilizing the gut microflora, feed utilization improves, and broilers are less prone to developing enteric disorders (3). Many phytomolecules are inherently highly volatile and need protection from the stringent feed hygienization process in the feed mill. A carrier with capillary binding and a protective coating offers an effective solution. It protects the ingredients during feed processing but allows activity at the right site in the intestine. A COMPLETE SOLUTION: HOW VENTAR D MAXIMIZES YOUR ROI Ventar D features an innovative delivery system technology that encapsulates its phytogenic ingredients for both optimal pelleting stability and gut health support. The positive influence of Ventar D on intestinal health under increased infection pressure was assessed in multiple studies. In a study carried out in the United Kingdom, birds were challenged by being housed on used litter harvested from a previous trial. Moreover, increasing levels of rye were introduced into the diet, provoking an increased risk of intestinal infections in the broilers. The use of 100 g of Ventar D per t compound feed improved the feed efficiency by 5 points, final body weight by 120 gms and the EPEF (European Production Efficiency Factor) by 33 points (Figure 1). A detailed hygiene concept and careful monitoring at every production stage are key to ensuring broiler performance. Figure 1: Results from a broiler study in the UK
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