Supports the digestive and immune system of animals
Probiotics and enzymes can stabilize the natural intestinal flora, improve feed utilization and support general well-being.
An imbalance in the natural flora can lead to illness in animals. Since the health of the digestive system is crucial for overall well-being, dietary supplements containing probiotics can support the health and function of the natural flora.
The digestive systems of poultry and farm animals such as horses rely on beneficial bacteria to absorb nutrients and extract energy from fiber-rich feed. Millions of bacteria living in the large intestine form the natural flora and help break down plant fibers and starches into simpler, absorbable molecules.
These bacteria ferment insoluble carbohydrates such as cellulose and hemicellulose, producing volatile fatty acids such as acetic acid, propionic acid and butyric acid, which are absorbed and incorporated into energy cycles.
Result: better nutrient absorption, more energy from fiber-rich food and a more stable digestive environment.
A microbial imbalance, also called dysbiosis, occurs when the natural flora is disturbed, leading to a variety of digestive disorders such as bloating, diarrhea, constipation and digestive pain.
Factors that cause microbial imbalance include certain diseases, the use of antibiotics, an unbalanced or nutrient-poor diet, and an overgrowth of non-beneficial bacteria.
The type and amount of grain in the diet can significantly influence the composition and number of bacteria in the digestive system. Switching from a roughage-based diet to a grain-rich diet with fermentable starches and sugars can disrupt the bacterial population in the gut.
Changes in the number of certain microorganisms due to dietary changes affect both the energy yield of the food and the pH value in the digestive system. Feeding frequency is also crucial for metabolism and digestive stability and has a direct impact on the microbial population.
Each type of bacteria adapts to specific feedstuffs, meaning that bacteria in the digestive system of a grain-fed animal cannot digest dry roughage. A sudden switch to a roughage diet can cause constipation, while switching from roughage to grain can trigger colic.
Another factor in dysbiosis is the use of antibiotics. In animals and poultry treated with antibiotics, beneficial bacteria of the natural flora are destroyed along with pathogenic bacteria, leading to gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhea.
When diseases occur, pathogenic bacteria enter the body and multiply, disrupting the balance and impairing the natural flora.
Probiotics are live, active microorganisms administered to modulate the gut microbiome and maintain or restore the balance of the gut flora. Their use helps to bring the flora into a balanced state.
- Bacillus species
- Bacillus species
- Bifidobacterium species
The use of enzymatic supplements is considered a recognized and safe solution for improving the digestion of various feed materials, especially high-fiber components. Enzymes facilitate the conversion of complex food components into simpler, absorbable substances, thus preventing the excretion of undigested food.
Dies verbessert den Zugang des Körpers zu notwendigen Verbindungen und führt zu hohen Futterverwertungsraten sowie zu wirtschaftlicher Effizienz.
A well-functioning digestive system supports an animal's overall metabolism, reduces stress factors such as heat stress and oxidative stress, and promotes a stable and balanced immune response.