ISSUE FOCUS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE November 2022 63 About Dr. Lydia Zeibich Dr. Lydia Zeibich is an R&D Application Manager at Biochem and received her Ph.D. in Microbiology from the University of Bayreuth. She researched the intestinal microbiome and how dietary polymers impact intestinal fermentation. Lydia spent her time as a post-doctoral researcher at Arizona State University investigating the connections between gut microbiota and human health. Her work included studies on cardiovascular and neurodegenerative diseases. All in all, Lydia is an expert in the space of Host-Microbe Interactions and animal gut health. BETTER PROFITABILITY Although, the precise modes of action that may have contributed to the observed performance enhancements are not well understood, it can be expected that the overall improved gut health and enhanced feed conversion from TechnoSpore®, based on Bacillus coagulans DSM 32016, has facilitated the improvement in egg production and quality as well as reduced mortality. Healthy, productive poultry is dependent on a healthy gut. TechnoSpore® specially developed by Biochem is a reliable probiotic to support gut health and in this way overall performance. The collective findings of this study indicate the multifaceted beneficial properties of TechnoSpore® to increase: • Number of total eggs and egg mass per hen • Number of settable and fertile eggs • Eggshell thickness and egg yolk weight • Farm profitability and sustainability Additionally, these probiotic-improved parameters indicate the potential of TechnoSpore® to similarly improve the performance in other poultry such as laying hens, where the usage of pharmacological substances is known to be problematic. As a great alternative to antibiotic growth promotors, TechnoSpore®, based on Bacillus coagulans DSM 32016, can be a reliable and environmentally friendly way to maintain or increase farm profitability. References • Carney VL, Anthony NB, Robinson FE, Reimer BL, Korver DR, Zuidhof MJ, Afrouziyeh M. Evolution of maternal feed restriction practices over 60 years of selection for broiler productivity. Poult Sci. 2022 101(10):101957. • Hinton A Jr, Buhr RJ, Ingram KD. Physical, chemical, and microbiological changes in the ceca of broiler chickens subjected to incremental feed withdrawal. Poult Sci. 2000 79(4):483-8. • Thompson K, Burkholder K, Patterson J, Applegate TJ. Microbial ecology shifts in the ileum of broilers during feed withdrawal and dietary manipulations. Poult Sci. 2008 87(8):1624-32. • Parhizkar S, Zaghari M, Zhandi M. Beneficial effect of Bacillus coagulans DSM 32016 on performance and productivity of broiler breeders. J Livest Technol. 2022 10(1):1-10. Figure 3. Effect of TechnoSpore® on egg fertility (percentage of total settable eggs).
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