ISSUE FOCUS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE August 2023 41 Finally, against Salmonella, Alquermold Natural reduced the CFU by more than 96% after 24 hours of usage and by more than 99% after seven days of usage in both corn and final feed. The effect of Alquermold Natural is superior even at half the dose than the other products tested, whether at moderate or high contamination. In addition, we should consider that the product is completely natural, not corrosive, nor harmful for machinery, animals, or workers, and it does not leave residues in animal products. In addition to this, other different trials performed around the world, both experimental and commercial, demonstrate that in addition to this preservative effect, Alquermold Natural can prevent gut disorders, such as necrotic enteritis, thanks to the effect of the natural antimicrobial active principles against Clostridium. The product can be administered in drinking water as a natural treatment or mixed in feed as a preventive measure for these disorders. Thanks to the control of Clostridium and proper feed preservation, a positive impact can be observed in the main production parameters, such as weight and feed conversion rate (FCR). Also, mortality is significantly reduced due to the control of this highly pathogenic bacterium. In conclusion, the natural antimicrobial Alquermold Natural is consolidated as an effective alternative to organic acids due to its long-term effect, broad spectrum of action, and safe usage. Its use avoids the potentially harmful effects of formaldehyde and the restrictions on the use of formaldehyde that apply in most places globally. Alquermold Natural is also a powerful tool for the control of gut pathogens, such as Salmonella or Clostridium, causative agents of major diseases in the poultry industry. Furthermore, it promotes the beneficial flora (Lactobacillus-type microorganisms) and creates a positive impact on the main productive parameters.
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