ISSUE FOCUS 26 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE December 2023 and its phytogenic substances counteract excessive inflammatory responses. A recent trial in collaboration with a German university has now demonstrated how this combination of natural ingredients impacts a wellmanaged pig farm in practice. The experiment involved two groups of 130 pigs each. The feed of one group contained no feed additive (control) while that of the other contained Anta®Catch. Feeding with Anta®Catch proceeded in three phases: the Anta®Catch group received 2 kg Anta®Catch/t feed in phase 1, which was then reduced to 1 kg Anta®Catch/t feed in phases 2 and 3. In addition to performance parameters, the numbers of ear and tail necroses, treatments and fatalities, derived from the numbers of sick and dead pigs respectively, were also recorded. The results are impressive! The performance parameters were high in both groups (FCR 1:2.71). In the first fattening phase, when the animals are at particular risk of elevated endotoxin levels due to feed change and other stressors, the animals in the Anta®Catch group were 484 g heavier than those in the control group (day 14: 44.96 kg vs 44.48 kg). In addition, feeding with Anta®Catch significantly reduced the numbers of necroses, treatments and fatalities throughout the trial. In fact, the Anta®Catch group had almost 90 per cent less ear and tail necroses (Figure 1a), almost 60 per cent fewer medical treatments (Figure 1b) and half the number of fatalities (Figure 1c) in comparison with the control group. Safeguarding our animals and ensuring sustainable food production requires a proactive approach. Anta®Catch emerges as a game-changer, offering a holistic solution to combat endotoxins in all species due to its unique triple mode of protection, making it the ideal solution for the harmful effects of endotoxins. By embracing such innovations, we not only protect our livestock but also contribute to a healthier, more efficient, and eco-friendly agricultural future. Figure 1. Effects of feeding with Anta®Catch on necrosis (a), medicinal treatments (b) and fatalities (c) About Muhammad Umar With a degree in veterinary medicine and a master in dairy science, Muhammad Umar has already several years of experience in the field of animal nutrition. His special expertise are ruminants and the use of phytogenic feed additives to improve performance and sustainability. As Technical Sales Manager at Dr. Eckel, Muhammad Umar focusses on supporting the company's customers with the best phytogenic solutions for their needs. About Bernhard Eckel Bernhard Eckel has been with the company from the very beginning. The key figure behind Dr. Eckel’s pioneering feeding solutions, he is responsible for technical sales, product development and animal welfare, and thus plays a major role in the success of the company.
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