ARTICLE FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE June 2025 81 RED in laying hens under natural heat stress conditions. The results showed that Nuqo RED at 150 ppm improved the feed intake, laying performance and feed efficiency of the hens compared to a competitor phytogenic product with claims of anti-inflammatory properties. This trial further confirmed the efficacy of Nuqo RED in managing heat stress in poultry and demonstrated its superior performance over other heat stress management solutions. THE IDEAL SOLUTION FOR RED ALERT HEAT STRESS SITUATIONS In conclusion, Nuqo RED has proven to be a highly effective tool for mitigating the negative impacts of heat stress on poultry performance. Its unique micro-encapsulation technology allows for the safe and efficient delivery of capsaicinoids, which helps reduce inflammation, improve gut health, and enhance thermoregulation. The results from the three trials demonstrate that Nuqo RED not only improves performance metrics such as feed intake, weight gain, and feed conversion ratio but also reduces stress levels in poultry during heat stress. Moreover, its dose-dependent effects provide flexibility for farmers to tailor the supplementation to their specific needs. By incorporating Nuqo RED into poultry diets, farmers can ensure better growth, feed efficiency, and overall profitability, even under challenging heat stress conditions. With its proven efficacy and complementary modes of action, Nuqo RED is an essential tool for maintaining poultry performance and optimizing farm operations during periods of heat stress. Photo: Courtesy of Cargill About Dr. Stephanie Ladirat Dr. Stephanie Ladirat is the technology director at NUQO. She obtained her MSc degree in Food Technology with a specialization in Food Ingredient and Functionality and her PhD degree in Food Chemistry from Wageningen University (The Netherlands). During her PhD thesis, she studied in depth the human gut microbiota composition and its modulation upon prebiotic supplementation and/or antibiotic treatments. From 2014 till 2020, she worked at Cargill Animal Nutrition, first as technology lead for gut health additives and, then, as swine portfolio manager. She provided global technical product support for a broad range of products (phytogenics, organic acids, short and medium chain fatty acids, probiotics) and trained technical and sales teams. She most recently managed R&D projects and developed innovative feed additive solutions to answer specific customer needs related to animal gut health and performance.
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