Egg-shell quality

Whether small, soft-shelled, dirty or cracked

Eggshell quality - it's the gut that counts

Problems in the gut show up in the egg But what can be done to ensure a high-quality eggshell? A healthy gut and a balanced diet are the most important factors for optimal animal performance. The mutual interaction between microbiota, mucous membrane and feed ration is crucial for optimum intestinal health. One of the most important functions of the gut is the absorption of nutrients, which in turn are converted into energy for growth and egg production. In addition, healthy gut flora is essential for the absorption of nutrients. Calcium, for example, is an essential nutrient for the formation of eggshells. Poor absorption has a negative effect on calcium metabolism. Calcium absorption in the intestine must therefore be optimised during consumption. If the intestine is damaged, for example due to stress, pathogens or external influences, this restricts its functionality and leads to digestion and absorption problems. Calcium can no longer be absorbed efficiently. The susceptibility to disease increases. The consistency of the faeces deteriorates. The result:

  • Eggs are contaminated
  • the strength of the eggshell is weakened
  • , leading to cracked eggs.

Better gut health - better eggshells Laying hen farmers can take effective countermeasures here by starting directly in the digestive tract. This is because better intestinal health has been proven to lead to better eggshell quality. The proven phytogenic complex Anta®Phyt was specially developed to support the intestines. It enriches the intestinal flora with bifidobacteria, among other things, and optimises the digestive processes. The success of the Anta®Phyt concept has been proven in numerous trials. The results show: With Anta®Phyt, there were significantly fewer eggs with poor shell quality. The addition of 300g/t Anta®Phyt to the feed successfully reduced the number of dirty eggs by 39%, cracked eggs by 24% and eggs with thin shells by 36% (Fig. 1). This clearly shows that Anta®Phyt supports intestinal health. At the same time, it confirms the assumption that Anta®Phyt leads to improved calcium absorption and thus to better faecal consistency. This is an important and valuable benefit for both the animals and the egg producers and a gain for animal welfare and profitability. What can Anta®Phyt do for you? Talk to us about your optimal use. We will be happy to advise you.

Fig. 1. Anta®Phyt supports gut health to reduce dirty eggs, cracked eggs, and thin shell occurrences in layers breeder

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