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Naturally enhancing the nutritional and immunological value of pig & poultry feed...
The time is right for a fresh approach to probiotics
With regulators, the food industry and consumer groups all placing increasing pressure to remove antibiotics from pig and poultry feed, there is an urgent need for effective alternatives.
In the search for such an alternative, probiotics are not new.
The research, scientific formulation, mode of action and results behind the PVA product range however, represent an entirely fresh approach. An approach that is measured in health, productivity and economic return.
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A greater return from the science of lactic acid fermentation
PVA advanced fermented products, produced with modern biotechnological techniques, are designed to stimulate an animal's natural beneficial gut flora, encouraging optimum performance and health.
A balanced gut flora can result in:
• Improved feed digestibility.
• Improved nutrient absorption through the reduction in toxin producing bacteria.
• Improved gastro-intestinal health and reduced incidence of diarrhoea on account of the protective barrier produced by a healthy gut.
• The stimulation of the immune system by beneficial gut species, improving the level of natural disease resistance.
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PVA feed supplements are fermented with 5 selected strains of lactic bacteria
Isolated from natural sources, the five different strains of lactic acid bacteria have been selected to ensure optimal fermentation and a very versatile field of application, since not all animals react in the same way to the bacteria. Continuous laboratory controls guarantee the highest quality and safety standards. All strains are fully traceable from raw material to finished feed.
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A unique fermentation process delivers an effectively different mode of action
Produced by fermentation using soya and plant extract substrates, PVA products deliver benefits both from the fermentation process and the lactobacilli, producing a synergistic effect.
The result is four clear beneficial effects:
• Prebiotic effect: Fermented herbs and plant extracts.
• Probiotic effect: A viable quantity of the lactic acid bacteria used for the fermentation is found in the finished feed. These bacteria are capable of reproducing rapidly in the digestive system, further producing a harmonised digestive flora.
• Immunological effect: During fermentation the lactic acid bacteria produce short chain peptides with immune-stimulating properties.
• pH regulating effect: Lactic acid produced during fermentation helps regulate the pH value in the digestive system, removing the natural environment for digestive disturbing bacteria and enhancing appetite.
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Helping to deliver health, productivity and economic return
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Summary trial results in pigs...
Increase in piglet production through the reduction of iron deficiency in breeding sows
It is estimated that 30% of breeding sows suffer from iron deficiency although the iron content of feed should be sufficient.
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Right: In this trial, activity of Pronifer-3 in the feed increased Serum Iron Content by 136.7% and produced significant improvements in reproduction performance.
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Digestion trial on suckling and weaned piglets
With digestion included in the feed at 2kgs per tonne, the treated group showed a 7.9% improvement in daily live weight gain and a 2.3% improvement in feed conversion.
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Right: Trial period day 21-42. Weaning age 30 days.
Dr Biro Hunor, April 1998.
Full documentation is available detailing these and further trials.
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Summary trial results in poultry...
Pronifer reduces late lay losses
In broiler parent stock, the rapid decline in laying rate and hatchability in the last third of production represents an important economic pattern in many flocks.
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Right: In this trial, a flock of 6,343 commonly reared 22 week old pullets was divided at random. These were placed in adjacent houses and were fed the same breeder mash. Pronifer was included at 700g/tonne in the diet of one group.
International Hatchery Practice. Vol 4, 1987.
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Meeting the needs of pig and poultry feeds
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The PVA range includes feed additives designed to meet the key criteria required by pig and poultry feed producers:
• Scientific approach to formulation.
• Effectively different mode of action.
• Broadly based beneficial effect - (feed intake, FCR, DLWG, overall health).
• Cost effective returns.
• Fully documented trial results under a variaety of conditions.
• A full range for sows, piglets, growers and finishers,layers and broilers.
• High safety standards.
• Stability in pelleting processes.
• Manufactured by PGE - 25 years of specialist probiotic production.
• Widely used in Europe and major international livestock markets.
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PVA (UK) Ltd.,
Heath Road,
Woolpit,
Bury St Edmunds,
Suffolk,
IP30 9RN
Telephone:
01359 240984
Fax:
01359 242086
Email:
pva-uk@breathemail.net |
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