Tag: Ruminants

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 Olus®Tox feed additive portfolio.

Effective dietary emulsifiers that promote fat utilization and production performance are of paramount importance, especially in young animals and animals with intestinal health challenges. One of such emulsifiers is lysolecithin.

Lysolecithin is gaining lots of attention as an emulsifier of natural origin. In this article, we will delve into what lysolecithins are, how they are produced and highlight three key benefits they offer in animal nutrition.