Stress in poultry is a common problem with frequently serious consequences. Nutrients can no longer be digested efficiently. Animals are exposed to unnecessary energy costs and an increased risk of infection by clostridium, salmonella and coliform bacteria (Burkholder et al., 2008). At the same time, the number of beneficial gut bacteria such as bifidobacteria declines, thus compromising general health and growth potential. The animals start to lag behind in terms of performance. This is where phytogenic anti-stress additives like Dr. Eckel’s MagPhyt come into play. It mitigates the negative effects of stress and counteracts any performance losses while improving the animals’ general condition and well-being.
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Blood levels show: less stress thanks to MagPhyt
In a current trial with broilers, the influence of the anti-stress additive MagPhyt on performance and health parameters in poultry under special stress conditions such as weather change and germ pressure was investigated.
When animals are exposed to environmental stress, there is an increase in the activity of stress biomarkers (such as glutathione peroxidase, catalase, and corticosterone) in the blood serum. This heightened response also has a negative effect on the gastrointestinal tract and leads to stress-related diarrhoea. As the trial demonstrates, MagPhyt reduces the activity of stress biomarkers in the blood serum (Fig. 1). The performance parameters once again clearly show the dramatic extent of performance loss due to stress.
Fig. 1: Perceptibly less stress: MagPhyt reduces biomarkers in the blood serum
MagPhyt improves broiler performance
This trial proved the efficacy of MagPhyt against stress-related performance loss. The animals in the MagPhyt group clearly benefitted from the use of the anti-stress additive: they achieved a higher final weight and average daily weight gain compared to the control group. In addition, the group fed MagPhyt showed better feed conversion: 1.53 vs 1.62 (Fig. 2)!
Fig. 2: MagPhyt produced better feed conversion and a higher final weight
The results emphasize the great potential of MagPhyt to reduce stress and thus the risks of consequential damage such as reduced performance, behavioural problems and resulting injuries. A clear advantage for profitability, health and animal welfare!
How can you best use MagPhyt for the well-being of your livestock? We will be happy to advise you.