Plant-based support for productive layers
Fit layers – even after disease
Even on well-managed farms, illness can knock laying hens off track. Productivity drops – sometimes permanently. So how can we help layers quickly return to peak performance after an outbreak? The answer is Anta®Phyt: the phytogenic all-rounder that supports layers in every aspect.
Plant power gets hens back on track
Viral infections such as infectious bronchitis (IB) pose a serious threat to laying flocks. The coronavirus responsible for IB is highly contagious, constantly mutating and therefore difficult to control through vaccination alone. In acutely affected flocks, symptoms include respiratory distress, feed refusal and reduced performance. Severe cases are often complicated by bacterial secondary infections and a significant rise in mortality.
Even after the acute phase, productivity and egg quality frequently fall short of expectations – with long-term impacts on farm profitability. This is why targeted nutritional management is key after disease outbreaks. Supporting the digestive system, metabolism and immune function not only accelerates recovery, but also improves performance and animal welfare.
Success is no coincidence: Anta®Phyt
A proven way to support hens during recovery is the plant-based feed additive Anta®Phyt. Its unique blend of ingredients, including hops and liquorice, promotes gut health, resilience and overall performance. Hops offer antimicrobial effects and help fend off gram-positive pathogens such as clostridia.
At the same time, Anta®Phyt improves the availability of essential nutrients – a crucial factor for egg production and shell stability. Fewer pathogens and better digestion also mean improved faecal consistency and fewer dirty eggs.
In addition, the immunomodulating compounds in liquorice help regulate inflammation and enhance immune response. Anta®Phyt thus contributes naturally to restoring health balance in the barn – and getting birds back on track.
Anta®Phyt delivers consistent results
The benefits of Anta®Phyt in layers were recently confirmed in a German field trial.
Conducted on an organic farm with approximately 26,000 hens, the trial ran from laying week 93 to 101 after an IB outbreak. One barn was fed standard feed with 400 g/t of Anta®Phyt (Anta®Phyt group); the other received standard feed without phytogenic additives (control group; CON).
Results were striking: laying performance in the Anta®Phyt group was 2% higher than in the control. The proportion of marketable eggs rose by 1%, while cracked and dirty eggs were reduced by a remarkable 20%. Feed structure was adjusted in both groups in week 100, boosting production further – yet again, Anta®Phyt outperformed by 2%.
Practical takeaways
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- Anta®Phyt improves laying performance following disease
- Anta®Phyt enhances egg quality and raises the share of marketable eggs
This makes Anta®Phyt a strong foundation for profitable and sustainable egg production.
A healthier flock, stronger performance and more marketable eggs – all naturally. Discover how Anta®Phyt can help you shape the future of sustainable poultry farming. Talk to our team today.
