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ALPHA-MONOLAURIN STIMULATES THE IMMUNE SYSTEM

Posted on February 8, 2024 by Klaas

Bacterial challenges with gram-positive bacteria in monogastric animals have a large impact on several aspects of animal husbandry, including higher medication costs, development of antibiotic resistance and reduced growth rates and feed efficiency. Among the many gram-positive bacteria that have a devastating effect on animal health and production, the following are the most common:

Staphylococcus spp (facultative anaerobic cocci)
Streptococcus spp (non-motile, non-spore-forming facultative anaerobic cocci)
Clostridium spp (obligate anaerobes)

MYCOTOXIN MANAGEMENT WITH FEED ADDITIVES

Posted on January 9, 2024 by Klaas

More than 90% of animal feed is contaminated with mycotoxins, posing a significant threat to the health and performance of farm animals. These harmful metabolites are produced by fungi that infect crops both in the field and during storage, making them prevalent in almost all agricultural products worldwide. To address the risks of mycotoxins in farm animals and to prevent their transfer from contaminated feed to food of animal origin, Olus has developed the Elan®Tox feed additive portfolio.

MONOGLYCERIDES SUPPORT ANIMAL GUT HEALTH

Posted on November 15, 2023 by Klaas

In recent years, the escalating global concern over antibiotic resistance, particularly in animal agriculture, has prompted regulatory actions. The European Union and numerous other nations have implemented bans on the use of Antibiotic Growth Promoters (AGPs). In response to this issue, there is a pressing need for alternatives that are not only safe and easy to handle but also devoid of microbial resistance, especially in the treatment of various diseases in poultry and other animals.