ISSUE FOCUS 40 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE August 2025 signed to address the sector’s most urgent needs— offering distinct benefits, yet united by a shared goal: To empower farmers to produce healthier animals, reduce environmental impact, and operate more efficiently in a competitive global market. PHYTOGENICS: NATURE’S MULTIFUNCTIONAL SOLUTION Phytogenic feed additives (PFAs) are among the most promising solutions in sustainable aquaculture nutrition. This diverse group of plant-derived compounds extracted from herbs, spices and functional botanicals offers a rich toolkit of bioactive properties that naturally enhance health and performance. Anta®Ox Aqua represents the next generation of these natural enhancers. It is a carefully formulated blend rich in flavonoids, selected for their synergistic anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. What sets Anta®Ox Aqua apart is not just its natural origin, but its targeted mode of action and multi-level benefits that span immunity, antioxidant protection and overall resilience. Anta®Ox Aqua works on multiple fronts, and its contribution to sustainability begins with the ability to reduce antibiotic dependency. Its special phytogenic combination acts as natural disease resistance enhancer by preventing pathogen colonisation and stimulating the immune system, thereby helping to control harmful gut bacteria such as Vibrio spp and allowing producers to avoid or reduce chemical and antibiotic inputs. Additionally, Anta®Ox Aqua provides potent antioxidant activity. In high-density and high-stress farming conditions, oxidative stress can undermine immune function and growth. The flavonoids in Anta®Ox Aqua help neutralise free radicals, reduce inflammation, and maintain the structural integrity of cells and tissues. This not only enhances performance under stressful conditions but also improves post-harvest product quality, such as muscle texture and shelf life. By improving feed conversion and survival rates, Anta®Ox Aqua helps producers use resources more efficiently—maximising growth from every unit of feed while minimising waste and mortality. This not only reduces the environmental footprint of aquaculture operations but also enhances long-term productivity. Combined with its plant-based formulation, Anta®Ox Aqua offers a natural, eco-friendly solution that supports both performance and responsible farming. Photo: Dr Eckel
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