ISSUE FOCUS 46 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE October 2024 requiring a carefully implemented, strategic multiprong approach. Feed sanitizers, such as Termin-8® and Finio®, offer an effective solution, providing long-term protection against recontamination. Studies have shown that formaldehyde-based sanitizers significantly reduce Salmonella contamination and keep feed pathogen-free for extended periods. By protecting feed throughout production and transport, feed sanitizers strengthen biosecurity and ensure clean feed reaches animals. SUCCESSFUL PATHOGEN MITIGATION STRATEGIES The effect of sanitized feed on broiler performance was assessed at Colorado Quality Research. The results indicate that feed sanitation significantly reduces the microbial load in the diet. Even under a clinical challenge with necrotic enteritis, broilers fed sanitized feed showed reduced mortality rates and less impact on performance. In swine, chemical mitigants like feed sanitizers have proven effective against various viruses. Studies confirm that pigs consuming treated feed exhibit lower infection rates compared to non-treated controls. By leveraging advanced feed safety technologies and monitoring systems, we can effectively reduce microbial loads, which is crucial for maintaining gut health. Preventing and controlling feed-borne pathogens is vital for the health and productivity of our production systems, as the introduction and spread of pathogens can compromise intestinal integrity, Average Body Weight Gain Days 0-28 Body Weight Gain (kg) 1.55 1.5 1.45 1.4 1.35 1.3 1.53 1.38 Negative Control Positive Control Sanitized Feed Negative Control Positive Control Sanitized Feed 1.41 1.5 1.48 1.46 1.44 1.42 1.4 1.38 1.36 1.34 1.32 FCR 1.38 1.49 1.46 Average FCR from Days 0-28 Figure 2. Broilers challenged with clinical necrotic enteritis and fed a sanitized diet experienced a reduced impact on performance 5.0 4.5 4.0 3.5 3.0 2.5 LOG10 (cfu/g) Control Total Aerobic Bacteria Mold spp. Enterobacteriaceae Feed Sanitizer (3 lb/Ton) Figure 1. Feed sanitation reduces the microbial load of feed
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