January 26, 2016

 

BASF sets new benchmark in animal nutrition with Natuphos^® E   

 

BASF is introducing its new enzyme for animal nutrition, Natuphos^® E, at the IPPE global trade show in Atlanta, US, during January 26 - 28.

 

As the first company to market a phytase for feed in more than 25 years ago, BASF hopes to establish a new standard in feed phytase technology.

 

Natuphos^® E is a phytase, which helps pigs and poultry better utilise phosphorous and other important nutrients such as proteins and calcium as well as energy, bringing a wide range of benefits to the animal feed industry.

 

The majority of phosphorous in grains and oilseeds is bound to phytic acid, an anti-nutritive factor found in feed. Phytate-bound phosphorous can hardly be used by animals such as pigs and poultry, and is therefore lost as a potential nutrient and excreted.

 

As a result, manufacturers need to supplement the feed with either inorganic phosphates or very effective phytases to make sure the animals are supplied adequately with the required amounts of the essential mineral phosphorous.

 

"The new generation phytase Natuphos^® E is built on BASF's long term experience as well as expertise and ensures a very fast and efficient release of phytate-bound phosphorous and other valuable nutrients," said Chris Rieker, Vice President of BASF Animal Nutrition. "(Hence), feed manufacturers and farmers will benefit from considerable cost savings through a more nutritive diet. Additionally, adding Natuphos^® E to feed mixes reduces the need for non- renewable rock phosphates, contributing to more sustainable feed."

 

Besides making phytate-bound phosphorous accessible to animals, Natuphos^® E also releases other associated nutrients, making animals generally more efficient at digesting their feed. This leads to less excretion of undigested phosphate, which, as a result, helps to reduce water pollution and, thus, less adverse consequences for the environment.

 

"All these great attributes, which are built on our 25 years of phytase experience, are reflected in our Natuphos® E slogan: "Efficient by Experience"," Rieker added.

 

Natuphos^® E delivers superior pelleting and premix stability in challenging environments and feed-production processes, along with a long-term shelf life stability.

 

"Even more, trails prove outstanding resistance of Natuphos^® E versus pepsin in the animals' stomach. Even at adverse pH-conditions, Natuphos^® E reveals high activity in pigs' and poultry's guts", said Peter Ader, Senior Expert of BASF Animal Nutrition.

 

BASF is situated at Hall A, Booth A1928, during IPPE.