ISSUE FOCUS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE December 2023 41 led to a similar reduction of FCR of -0.15, associated to significantly better feces quality (p<0.05). This observation confirmed the important role played by the combination of MCFA with the health fiber on general gut protection and growth performance and the subsequent improved valorisation of the feed. TURNING ANIMAL PERFORMANCES INTO CONCRETE CONTRIBUTION ON SUSTAINABILITY Keeping the digestion of pigs’ diet optimal in later stages is of paramount importance to lower the contribution of feed on pig production costs. For example, reducing FCR by -0.1 all along the fattening period saves about 9 kg of feed per pig. Reducing FCR by -0.2 is of course very challenging, but can save about 18 kg of feed per pig. It means that optimizing feed efficiency of a batch of 1,000 pigs during their fattening period can relieve between 9 T and 18 T of raw materials culture, transport and processing, and finally, costs. By serving all type of farms, Vita GP closes the sustainability gap on the nutrition and health levels. Its use during growing and finishing phases go beyond coping with regulations. It testifies of a proactive mindset of farms and feed mills to achieve a more reasonable use of antimicrobials and a reduced pressure on the environment, preserving the health of animals and people so as reducing footprint on vegetal and animal agriculture. Supplant D The natural antioxidant • Improves intestinal health • Enhances animal performance • Vitamin E sparing effect • Protects against all kinds of stress agrimprove.com Vitanox Figure 1. Feeding Vita GP to well performing animals improved significantly FCR in growing phase, allowing savings in feed without negatively impacting overall performances.
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