ISSUE FOCUS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE September 2023 35 mize productivity and thus increase persistency of egg production significantly. Moreover, average egg weight and consequently egg mass production were improved as well. This as a result of controlling the level of oxidative cell damage (e.g. energy expenditures) throughout the hen’s entire body, incl. its reproductive tract. It was also empirically proven that dietary supplementation with ELIFE® significantly reduced FCR (feed to egg mass), confirming a lowered requirement for body maintenance. Such a better redox balance was backed by a lower oxidative status and higher antioxidant capacity of eggs’ yolk. By also preserving the integrity of the gut’s epithelium as an antioxidant, ELIFE® additionally supported a higher nutrient absorption like calcium, resulting in a significantly improved eggshell strength. Finally, such promising results also invite to evaluate the polyphenolic concept in the breeder chickens application. References are available upon request via elife@ impextraco.com About Steven Beckers Steven Beckers is a poultry nutritionist with a Master’s degree in Applied Bio-Sciences Engineering from the University of Leuven (Belgium). Since 2019, Steven is a Global Product Manager of multiple specialty feed additives at Impextraco. Here he provides technical support to customers and end users, to help establish innovative concepts in different agricultural markets. He is devoted to maximizing animal health and performance, by correctly advising and optimizing the application of value-added products.
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