ARTICLE 50 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE January 2023 It has been already more than half a year since the ban of the use of ZnO at pharmacological levels happened in piglets in the European commission. Nevertheless, several countries like France or Germany were exposed to this challenge even before due to the earlier expiration of authorisation of the sources available. Have piglets producers found the proper alternatives since? Market feedbacks estimate that half of the market may have already selected their alternative when the other half is still exploring the possibilities. TIPS 1: THERE WAS ZINC IN PHARMACOLOGICAL ZINC OXIDE! A certain market confusion occurred in 2021 with the emergence of numerous additive suppliers suddenly interested by this pharmacological zinc oxide removal. Ranging from probiotics to MCFA and including botanicals, nutritionists may have forgotten for a while than there is essential zinc in zinc oxide. A transitory zinc deficiency can happen at weaning so why not choosing a nutritional zinc oxide that can both achieve zinc bioavailability and gut microbiota management? Ban of pharma ZnO in piglets: TIPS ON ITS MODE OF ACTIONS TO SELECT PROPER ALTERNATIVES “The multifunctional effects of pharmacological zinc oxide are not anymore available for European piglets’ producers. Nevertheless, many universities and research program keep on studying its mode of action to better understand which alternatives are the best. Among the key mechanisms to focus on zinc bioavailability, its ability to manage gut integrity and indirectly to modulate inflammation or microbiota are probably the most important to keep in mind.” Jennifer Maurin Marketing & Sales Director Animine Agathe Romeo R&D Manager Animine
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