ADVERTORIAL FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE September 2025 43 PHYTOGENICS: WHAT ARE THEY? Phytogenics, also known as “phytobiotics” or “phytogenic feed additives”, are derived from various parts of plants like herbs, spices and plant extracts and contain a vast array of bioactive compounds such as polyphenols, flavonoids or alkaloids. These compounds exert their beneficial effects through multiple mechanisms, directly impacting key physiological systems and health status: • Botanicals and spices: Such as oregano, ginger and garlic, used for their aromatic, savory, or biological properties. • Plant extracts: Complex mixtures of active compounds obtained from various parts of plants (roots, leaves, flowers, fruits), for specific active components like flavonoids, saponins, or alkaloids. • Essential oils: Concentrated liquids containing volatile compounds from plants (e.g., carvacrol from oregano, thymol from thyme, cinnamaldehyde from cinnamon), extracted through distillation or mechanical pressing. The efficacy of phytogenics comes from their diverse array of key active principles and their complex mechanisms of action. These compounds work In modern production systems, farm animals face multiple stressors, such as heat, density, transport, and weaning, that compromise welfare, immunity, and performance. These challenges not only affect behavior and productivity but also lead to economic losses and raise consumer concerns about animal welfare and sustainable practices. By offering a multi-faceted and natural approach, phytogenics emerge as a relevant and sustainable strategy to improve performance, while contributing to overall health and enhanced animal welfare. ADVANCING ANIMAL WELFARE AND PERFORMANCE WITH PHYTOGENICS Jihane Guihard R&D Project Manager Techna Samira El Mafadi Jian Product Development Officer Techna
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