ISSUE FOCUS 26 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE January 2025 “Postbiotics are produced from a controlled fermentation process, and they typically contain inanimate cells/cell fragments and metabolites that are beneficial to the host. The main modes of action of Saccharomyces cerevisiae fermentation product (SCFP) are helping to modulate the immune response and supporting the beneficial microbes in the gut. The advantage of using postbiotics over other categories of feed substances is that it’s a stable mix of ready-to-be-utilized metabolites which can provide consistency in ingredient functionality and animal response.” Feed ingredients and additives play a critical role in supporting poultry production, animal health, and performance. Common types include phytogenics, probiotics, prebiotics, and postbiotics— each with distinct modes of action. While individual substances can be effective, combining complementary types can provide more consistent results across varying production conditions. However, when used alone, the benefits could vary across different conditions. The more we know about the mode/s of action of these, the more we realize that just using one type might not give us consistent benefits. Understanding the mechanism of action of various feed ingredients and additives and combining the ones with synergistic benefits can give better value and consistency across different production systems. A SCIENCE-BACKED SOLUTION: COMBINING POSTBIOTICS AND ESSENTIAL OILS A successful combination of two different platforms of feed ingredients available for broilers is Biostrong™ Dual, also known as MB Pro. It provides synergistic benefits of a postbiotic, Saccharomyces cerevisiae fermentation product (SCFP), and a proprietary blend of essential oil compounds (EOC). Postbiotics are produced from a controlled fermentation process, and they typically contain inanimate cells/cell fragments and metabolites that are beneficial to the host. The main modes of action of SCFP are helping to modulate the immune response and supporting the beneficial microbes in the gut. The advantage of using postbiotics over other categories of feed substances is that it’s a stable mix of ready-to-be-utilized metabolites which can provide consistency in ingredient functionality and animal response. On the other hand, the EOCs are substances that are either of phytogenic origin or produced through synthetic processes. The main modes of action of EOC are they can improve digestive enzymatic activity and help manage undesirable bacteria in the gut. So, combining SCFP and EOC in one product can have synergistic effects leading to better protection throughout the gastrointestinal tract of the animal. Biostrong™ Dual is not just any combination of two feed ingredient platforms. A lot of science-based UNLOCKING BROILER POTENTIAL How postbiotics and essential oils can help drive performance across growth stages Dr. Vivek Kuttappan Poultry Technology Lead Cargill
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