Enhancing Feed Intake by the Sow during Lactation using Biomin® P.E.P.

Miller, Jodi A.; Laurenz, Jamie C.; Rounsavall, J. W.; Burdick, N.C.; Neher, F.; Steiner, T.

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“…Previous reports indicated that OA and EO supplements in pig diets had beneficial effects on growth performance (Cho et al 2006;Wang et al 2009;Grilli et al 2010;Gong et al 2014), nutrient digestibility (Yan et al 2010;Cho et al 2014) and both of them are appropriate antibiotic alternatives in swine diets (Rota et al 2004;Mroz 2005). Similar benefits generated by the inclusion of OA and EO to sows diets have been reported by other authors (Kis & Bilkei 2003;Allan & Bilkei 2005;Miller et al 2009;Kluge et al 2010;Ariza-Nieto et al 2011). Langhout (2000) suggested that a combination of OA and EO would be beneficial to work more in the later segments of the intestinal tract.…”

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Evaluation of the effectiveness of supplementing micro-encapsulated organic acids and essential oils in diets for sows and suckling piglets

Balasubramanian

Park

Kim

2016

Italian Journal of Animal Science

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This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of microencapsulated organic acids and essential oils (MOE) on reproductive performance, nutrient digestibility, piglet diarrhoea score, and blood profiles in sows and suckling piglets. A total of 60 multiparous sows (Landrace Â Yorkshire) with an average initial body weight (BW) of 249.47 ± 11. 62 kg were used and randomly subjected to three treatments such that 20 replicates per treatment were maintained in this trial. Dietary treatments consisted of a basal diet supplemented with 0, 500, 1000 mg MOE/kg respectively. The BW of sows increased (linear, p ¼ .014) before farrowing; after farrowing and weaning showed both linear and quadratic (p ¼ <.001) effects with the increase in the dose of MOE in the diet. Further, results showed that tendency of reduced (p ¼ .063) BW loss and increased (linear, p ¼ .046) digestibility of dry matter in sows fed with MOE in the diet. The back fat loss and blood profiles were unaffected (p > .05) both in the sows and suckling piglets by the dietary treatment. Dietary inclusion of increasing level of MOE in sows' diet increased (p < .05) BW, average daily gain, faecal score of suckling piglets and reduced the number of diarrheal piglets. Therefore, the addition of MOE can be considered as safe and effective enhancement in both farrowing and lactating sows as it favours the growth, nutrient digestibility and helps in avoidance of diarrhoea among suckling piglets. ARTICLE HISTORY

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Evaluation of the effectiveness of supplementing micro-encapsulated organic acids and essential oils in diets for sows and suckling piglets

Balasubramanian

Park

Kim

2016

Italian Journal of Animal Science

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“…The addition of essential oils to the diet of sows, especially during the lactation period, is attracting growing interest. Miller et al (2009) reported that adding 2 g per kilogram of a essential oils mixture for 10 days before the expected farrowing date improved feed consumption by sows, reduced weight loss in sows during the first week of lactation, and increased piglet body mass at weaning. Allan & Bilkei (2005) reported that sows fed a diet containing 1 g per kilogram of oregano, consumed feed more efficiently and had a lower annual piglet mortality rate.…”

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Morphological changes in the immune system organs of piglets fed with different feed additives

Prudyus,

Shchebentovska,

Salyha

et al. 2023

Regul. Mech. Biosyst.

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Nowadays, the interest in studying the impact of feed additives on the organism of piglets during critical periods of weaning remains increasingly relevant. Feed additives containing blends of essential oils with plant extracts, preparations containing dry yeast, organic acids, pro- and prebiotics are suggested to replace growth promoters and antibiotics. This contributes to the increased productivity, survivability, immune response formation, and ensuring normal intestine morphology in piglets. Proper concentrations and timing of feed additive application aimed at maintaining a healthy intestine in piglets after weaning and improving their productivity remain equally important. This study presents the results of an experiment on the use of various feed additives for piglets before weaning and their effect on the morphology of the immune system organs.The research was conducted on piglets of the Large White breed, divided into four groups of ten individuals each. From days 7 to 28 of life, various feed additives were introduced into the main diet for each group: piglets of the control group (I) received a standard nutritionally balanced diet; piglets of group II had a supplement added to the standard diet containing a combination of live yeast of the Saccharomyces genus and a complex of 6 enzymes (proteases, cellulases, xylanases, α-amylases, β-glucanases, and phytases) at a rate of 0.5 kg per ton of feed; piglets of group III received a feed additive containing a blend of essential oils with plant extracts (Thymus vulgaris, Rosmarinus officinalis, Origanum vulgaris, Capsium extract) at a rate of 0.2 kg per ton of feed; piglets of group IV had a feed additive added to the main diet containing dry yeast and egg powder enriched with immunoglobulins at a rate of 2 kg per ton of feed. The main feed used in the experiment was provided in the form of fine granules. Histological examination of the thymus, mesenteric lymph nodes, spleen, and duodenum lymphoid formations revealed that the morphological structure of the organs was preserved in piglets of all experimental groups. The partial structure of the thymus was well defined, with a clear differentiation into cortical and medullary substances. Piglets receiving the feed additive "Activo" with a blend of essential oils from plant extracts and the feed additive "Globigen Jump Start," which includes dry yeast and egg powder enriched with immunoglobulins, demonstrated a slight increase in the thymic cortex relative area, both on days 14 and 28 of the study, and an increase in the number of plasma cells. In the spleen and lymph nodes of piglets in all experimental groups, the lymphoid tissue was predominantly represented by small and medium lymphocytes; lymphoid nodules of large size with reactive centers were observed too. Brachet staining in the lymph nodes of piglets in all experimental groups revealed plasma cells with bright eosinophilia, and large nuclei predominantly with a single nucleus. However, their quantity varied, with the highest number of plasma cells observed in piglets of group IV, which received the feed additive "Globigen Jump Start" with dry yeast and egg powder enriched with immunoglobulins. Histologically, in the piglets’ duodenum, the villi were closely packed, a small number of goblet cells were located between enterocytes, plasma cells with distinct eosinophilic cytoplasm and eccentrically placed nuclei were localized in the lymphoid nodules of the mucous membrane and in the crypt areas. Their quantity was higher in piglets of groups III and IV.

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Essential oil and aromatic plants as feed additives in non-ruminant nutrition: a review

Zeng

Zhang

Wang

et al. 2015

J Animal Sci Biotechnol

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This paper summarizes the current knowledge regarding the possible modes of action and nutritional factors involved in the use of essential oils (EOs) for swine and poultry. EOs have recently attracted increased interest as feed additives to be fed to swine and poultry, possibly replacing the use of antibiotic growth promoters which have been prohibited in the European Union since 2006. In general, EOs enhance the production of digestive secretions and nutrient absorption, reduce pathogenic stress in the gut, exert antioxidant properties and reinforce the animal’s immune status, which help to explain the enhanced performance observed in swine and poultry. However, the mechanisms involved in causing this growth promotion are far from being elucidated, since data on the complex gut ecosystem, gut function, in vivo oxidative status and immune system are still lacking. In addition, limited information is available regarding the interaction between EOs and feed ingredients or other feed additives (especially pro- or prebiotics and organic acids). This knowledge may help feed formulators to better utilize EOs when they formulate diets for poultry and swine.

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Enhancing Feed Intake by the Sow during Lactation using Biomin® P.E.P.

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Evaluation of the effectiveness of supplementing micro-encapsulated organic acids and essential oils in diets for sows and suckling piglets

Evaluation of the effectiveness of supplementing micro-encapsulated organic acids and essential oils in diets for sows and suckling piglets

Morphological changes in the immune system organs of piglets fed with different feed additives

Essential oil and aromatic plants as feed additives in non-ruminant nutrition: a review

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