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Heat Stress

May 5, 2021May 5, 2021

Heat stress is a state of the animal, which they enter if the animals are having difficulty to achieve a balance between body heat production and the loss of excessive heat. This challenge can affect all types of productions and can result into inflammation, a reduced growth of the animals, lower egg production, lower egg quality and even death of the animals in extreme cases.

With products such as 42 Degree and Aromax the properties of various botanical extracts are being used to tackle inflammation, oxidative stress, and other heat stress effects; by keeping a healthy respiratory system and providing a fast and efficacious solution to bring the body to its homeostasis.

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The skeletal system: More than just a frame.

March 25, 2021March 25, 2021

Hollow bones, which will conform to the respiratory system, are called pneumatic bones. On the other hand, medullary bones are the ones that will serve as a source of calcium for eggshell formation. For the skeletal system to be able to fulfill so many functions, the formation of bone will play an important role. Bone is a living tissue and it requires proper nutrition and control of multiple factors for the best performance. Poor nutrition, stress, or poor management can result in deformations or structural weaknesses.

When we are talking about nutritional deficiencies, two minerals play an important role in proper bone formation and ossification: Calcium and phosphorus.

XVET Science in the Field

Effect on immune status after infectious bronchitis (IBv) vaccination…

May 3, 2021January 7, 2022

This study was performed at the University of Baghdad in Iraq to evaluate the effect of XVET Germany’s Aromax on the antibody titer formation when applied along the vaccination of infectious bronchitis virus (IBv). Various administration routes from Aromax as well as the vaccination were tested to establish the best combination solution.

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Journey of feed through the digestive tract (Part II)

February 23, 2021February 24, 2021

Following the feed through the digestive system in our last article, we talked about the journey from the beak of the bird to the gizzard.
Until this point, feed already has started to be digested and broken down. Now it is time for the animal body to intensify digestion and absorb all nutrients.

Therefore, a long and intricate track is needed; the intestine!

Do you know the chicken intestine length? Find it out more by clicking below.

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Effects of dietary inclusion of XVET’s Turbo Tox on…

January 26, 2021March 31, 2022

Infectious bursal disease virus (IBDV) or Gumboro is a disease affecting poultry health which increases mortality due to bursal atrophy in the broiler. Another cause of this disease is immunosuppression. Therefore, enhancing immunity is a good strategy to support the animals against this disease.

In this study, Turbo Tox was tested along with Gumboro vaccination to evaluate the immune-modulatory effect.

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Journey of feed through the digestive tract (Part I)

January 18, 2021February 24, 2021

When talking about feed and drinking water additives and the usage of natural products to replace antibiotic growth promoters there is one system where this will have a major impact: the digestive system.

XVETs water acidifier X-Cid is a synergetic mixture of inorganic and organic acids that provide an optimal pH of the water; maintaining the water lines in better conditions, reducing the possibility of bacterial proliferation in water, and improving the digestion and absorption of nutrients. Products such as Cinnacid and Salmo Guard will provide acids and salt of the acids to the feed. This double effect of acidification will provide an effect both at the feed and gut level.

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The effect of Fertitab-S on reproductive parameters by sows

December 21, 2020March 10, 2021

Type of trial: Trial report
Location of trial: Thailand
Trial period: 5 Months (July-November)
Experimented animals: 1128 Sow (2 Strain Type Large White x Yorkshire)
Trial aim: Assess the effect of XVET Fertitab-S on reproductive parameters of sows.

Administration of Fertitab-S improved the number of animals that got into estrus after weaning in a normal interval and the farrowing rate, total number of born piglets and number of piglets born alive.

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Effect of Renal Cleaner in Broilers

November 24, 2020April 28, 2021

The trial was started in two different houses with the same nutritional plan and other relevant factors. The number of birds in each house was 10.000 and houses were placed next to each other.

At the end of second cycle, there was difference between two groups with 300 gr more feed consumption and 172 gr more body weight for Renal Cleaner group.

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Competitive Exclusion: Leaving no space for unwanted bacteria

December 2, 2020December 16, 2020

The concept of competitive exclusion (CE) is described as a strategy that involves the supplementation of a non-pathogenic bacterial (probiotic) to the digestive tract of animals in order to reduce potential colonization of unwanted bacteria (Fuller, 1989; Nurmi et al., 1992). This probiotic can be only one bacterial strain or a mixture of them.

This concept was developed for the control of Salmonella on poultry farms, but since then, it has expanded to a broader spectrum of enterobacteria that are pathogens for chicken as well as potential zoonosis. Studies have shown that pathogens like E. coli, Clostridium and Campylobacter, can be reduced or avoided by the proper implementation of a CE program at farm or hatchery level. Some of the mechanisms in which CE against pathogen bacteria works are:
– Competition for receptor sites
– Synthesis of inhibitory compounds
– Competition of nutrients
– Activation of the immune system

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Drymax on litter quality and ammonia level

November 3, 2020February 24, 2021

In poultry productions and more on broiler houses, bedding of the farms plays an important role in general performance and health of the animals living in it. Litter helps to absorb moisture, retain fecal material, and provide a level of conformity due to the insulation effect between the floor and animals. Good management of the litter will prove direct effects on the animals, due to the constant contact of the animal with it. An improvement in litter conditions can translate to better production parameters and higher profits.

XVET’s Drymax at a dosage of 50 gr/m2 helped to improve the litter quality regarding moisture and vector control. As well as showing an improvement in ammonia levels in comparison to the control group.

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