Q&A of the FeedNavigator Webinar on October 17

Thank you for joining our webinar on "Chronic Inflammation; Reducing the impact on Sow Productivity" at FeedNavigator. We appreciate your engagement and interest. Please find our detailed responses to the questions asked during the session. 

What do you say about "surface proteins" and "proteolytic compounds" to reduce inflammation?  

Surface proteins are produced by bacteria, and in this context we should consider primarily probiotic bacteria. They have multiple functions including adherence of the bacterial cell to the gut lining (cells and/or mucus layer); immune response stimulation; antioxidative activity; and pathogen inhibition. So yes, they could be useful in reducing intestinal inflammation. However, they are not specifically indicated. Proteolytic compounds are those that break down proteins; I would assume here we talk about enzymes. As some proteins can induce an inflammatory response such enzymes might be useful; but generally this is not a method used to reduce chronic inflammation.

How does the product is differentiated from other phytogenics and essential oils?  

The range of materials used in phytogenic products is very wide, and quality very variable. The important point is to identify which active compounds can help to reduce particular problems, then ensure these are consistently supplied in the phytogenic product. We have selected the flavonoids most effective in helping reduce chronic inflammation, and then selecting the raw materials that can supply these flavonoids.

How is the scope of novel ingredients in the swine nutrition?  

Novel ingredients can bring with them new challenges! It might be that they contain different anti-nutritional factors that can then induce a chronic inflammatory response. In such situations PhytriCare IM® could be considered as an „insurance policy“ to reduce the risk of such a negative outcome. Please contact your local Evonik colleagues for a more detailed discussion.

What would be the level and time period of PhytriCare IM® you suggested for Turkeys?  

Chronic inflammation is a problem mostly encountered in long-lived animals, or where there is a consistent environmental / pathogenic challenge. So for turkey breeders there would certainly be an application, at 200 g / tonne feed, from point of lay to end of lay. For growing turkeys, where heat stress is a challenge, we would recommend 200 g / tonne, in the finishing phases.

Has PhytriCare IM® been applied in piglets or grow-finish pigs?  

Chronic inflammation is a problem mostly encountered in long-lived animals, or where there is a consistent environmental / pathogenic challenge. So for growing animals, heat stress would be an example. Certainly I would expect PhytriCare IM® to be useful in this situation for finishing pigs. Application rate is 400 g / tonne.

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