April 24, 2015

Danisco's research reveals benefits of Enviva^® essential oil for swine

At the 2015 China Feed Expo, Danisco Animal Nutrition will unveil a new research showing the benefits of its essential oil product, Enviva^® EO, in swine.

The product contains a carefully balanced and high concentration blends of thymol and cinnamaldehyde in nature-identical form.

The research, carried out in conjunction with the China Agricultural University, shows that that Enviva^® EO can help resolve common production challenges in swine, including improving bodyweight gain in piglets suffering from production stress, with feed intake raised to 19%. Thus, the outcome is a net profit improvement of US$25.96/tonne and net profit saving of over 19%(which is comparable to savings offered through Antibiotic Growth Promoter application); the development of a positive gut microbiota in newly weaned pigs, which results in digestibility benefits and helps to control populations of certain bacteria that may have a negative impact on production; and supporting food safety through reduced occurrence of diarrhea and lower E. coli counts in feces, which can, in turn, resolve issues with carcass contamination.

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Free-flowing, dust and odour free, Enviva^® EO's, active components are protected by patented "encapsulation" process, making them heat stable by up to 85°C and improving production efficiency in poultry and swine production.

Dansico will also be exhibiting its multi-enzyme solutions which have played a part in achieving healthy, profitable performance since the initial product versions were launched in the late 1980s.

Recent research shows that the negative impact that undigested nutrients have not only affects the rate at which a bird or pig grows, but also in terms of undesirable shifts in its gut microbiota. This evidence points to the fact that combinations of feed enzymes, such as xylanase, amylase and protease found in Danisco's carbohydrase and protease portfolio, can address this imbalance as well as improving digestion and producer profitability.

"Our local research shows that the use of essential oils and other feed additives can increase profitability and reduce the impact of high feed costs," said Liza Fan, the regional industry leader for China at Danisco Animal Nutrition.

"Our essential oils offering can also help our customers improve food safety and quality with reduced use of antibiotics."