DSM Nutritional Products has launched an innovative addition to its eubiotics portfolio; CRINA Poultry Plus, a new digestive stimulant / flavouring for supplementing broiler feeds.

Eubiotics are natural digestive stimulants for livestock production: the term comes from the Greek Eubiosis, which refers to a healthy balance of micro-flora in the gastrointestinal tract.

CRINA Poultry Plus is a unique formulation of essential oil compounds such as thymol,

eugenol, piperine and benzoic acid. This combination is a world first in the market for poultry feed additives.

DSM pioneered the effective use of benzoic acid in pig husbandry with Vevovitall, an ultrapure grade of benzoic acid which promotes health in pigs by modulating the intestinal gut flora. The benefits of VevoVitall are now combined with the experiences gained with CRINA products to offer a new solution to the poultry feed market.

Dr. Christophe Paulus, New Business Development Manager - Animal Health and Product Manager for DSM's CRINA portfolio, said, ''Eubiotics are an efficient and cost effective replacement for in-feed antibiotic growth promoters. We are rapidly expanding our eubiotics portfolio in response to market demand for innovative products which help to maintain gut health and therefore improve performance in livestock and poultry.''

CRINA Poultry Plus, which is patented in the world's main poultry markets, has shown good results in several trials to modulate gut microflora and to improve digestive functions of broilers. As a result, broilers showed to perform effectively and consistently on more weight gain with less feed while enjoying improved health, bringing a four to one return on investment to broiler growers.

DSM Nutritional Products is a leading supplier of vitamins, carotenoids and other fine chemicals to the feed, food, pharmaceutical and personal care industries.