consumes energy that could otherwise be directed towards growth and productivity
reduces nutrient absorption and negatively affects nutrient metabolism
causes inflammation and negatively affects Intestinal Integrity
The no. 1 cost in food animal production is FEED and the most expensive component of feed is ENERGY
β-mannans consume of up to 3% of the energy in animal feed1
Equivalent to up to 90kcal/kg ME in broilers and 63kcal/kg NE in pigs
To maintain performance, animals need to be fed more to compensate for these losses
How much are β-mannans costing you in extra feed?
1-5 % higher incidence of several conditions related to intestinal health2
3.4% higher incidence and severity of pododermatitis/footpad lesions in broilers2
Reduced Faecal Scores3
β-mannans aggravate PWD incidence in pigs3
Increased susceptibility to infections4,5
Higher need for antibiotic treatment5,6
Poor faecal scores decrease litter and air quality in the housing, affecting both the animals and workers
Increased greenhouse gas production by the animals, as digestion is not optimised
Increased demand for feed ingredients, to compensate for the energy wasted by β-mannans
Agriculture is responsible for 24% of global greenhouse gas emissions
Almost 40% of the global crop yield is fed to animals
β-mannans in feed are a problem you can’t afford to ignore.