ISSUE FOCUS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE September 2024 49 Ceca, 12 days post infection Ceca, 7 days post infection Crop, 12 days post infection STM concentration (Log10 CFU) CC AP-F AP-W 3,5 3 2,5 2 1,5 1 0,5 0 TO CONCLUDE Due to the dissemination of AMR and an increasing consumer pressure for animal products raised without antibiotics, there is a global trend to reduce or restrict the usage of in-feed antimicrobials in animal production. The poultry industry faces many difficulties in maintaining optimal health and performance of animals without antimicrobial usage. Phytogenic feed additives are among the promising approaches to promote a more sustainable and healthy poultry production. Plant extracts containing saponins for example, have interesting anti-parasitic activity, while the bioactive compounds from garlic and cinnamon can reduce the numbers of pathogenic bacteria in the intestinal tract. About Madri Brink Madri Brink joined Orffa as a Central Technical Manager in 2022. She holds a Ph.D. in Veterinary Sciences at Ghent University (Belgium). In collaboration with the ILVO in Belgium, her research focused on source-oriented nutritional and management strategies to reduce ammonia emission from broiler production. She also holds a Master’s degree in Bioscience Engineering at the KU Leuven (Belgium), a B.Sc. Honours degree in Agriculture, with specialisation in Animal Nutrition, as well as a B.Sc. Agriculture degree, both at the University of the Free State (South Africa). Figure 3. STM recovery in samples of the ceca and crop at 7 and 12 days post infection. EXCENTIAL SAPPHIRE Q Natural blend to promote resilience to infection LEARN MORE • Unique blend of Quillaja saponaria extract (containing saponins) and an activated aluminosilicate • Standardized and concentrated • Designed to improve resilience to infection • Applicable in multiple animal species EXCENTIAL SAPPHIRE Q BACTERIAL TOXINS PARASITES Visit us at EUROTIER Hall 22 | Booth C18 Engineering Feed Solutions www.orffa.com - Follow us on
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