ISSUE FOCUS 42 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE June 2024 “In addition to adjustments in management and housing conditions, additives are invaluable in improving the comfort, health and welfare of animals in high temperatures and ensuring their performance. Here it is particularly important that they are applied accurately and can act quickly. That is why MagPhyt WS was developed.” Heat stress is a common problem for poultry, turkeys and other birds. Unable to regulate their body temperature effectively in hot environments, they suffer greatly from high temperatures, especially in combination with high humidity. Reduced feed intake, dehydration and heat stroke are only a few of the health issues related to heat stress, often resulting in lower production, poorer quality and a higher number of deaths. One way to support poultry during heat stress is to provide them with access to cool, fresh water. This is also the best means to administer supplements that will give extra support to the animals. WHY IS HEAT STRESS SO DAMAGING? Heat stress occurs when the animals’ body cannot regulate its temperature anymore to prevent overheating. It is a problem that very often occurs in high-performing livestock and has gained severity with the ongoing climate change. When an animal’s body overheats, it tries to cool down, for instance by way of sweating. Birds like poultry do not possess the same ability to sweat as mammals do, they mainly regulate their body temperature through panting. But if the outside air is already hot, this is barely effective, and they still lose significant amounts of water through rapid respiration. This can easily lead to dehydration and an imbalance in vital electrolytes such as sodium and potassium. Normal physical functions don’t work properly anymore, the immune system is weakened and birds become vulnerable to pathogens that they would normally be able to resist. In addition to adjustments in management and housing conditions, additives are invaluable in improving the comfort, health and welfare of animals in high temperatures and ensuring their performance. Here it is particularly important that they are applied accurately and can act quickly. That is why MagPhyt WS was developed. TRIPLE EFFECTIVE AGAINST HEAT STRESS MagPhyt WS helps the birds to cope with the effects of heat stress. The secret behind MagPhyt WS’ fast and reliable relief lies in the unique triple complex of vitamin C, magnesium and selected plant extracts. First of all, vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that can help to reduce oxidative stress in the body. When BEAT THE HEAT Anne Möddel Team Manager Technical Sales Dr. Eckel Animal Nutrition What Layers, Broilers and Other Birds Need to Conquer Heat Stress
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