FRA Gut Balance contains a smart combination of glycerides of both short-chain and medium-chain fatty acids and is the key to overcome bacterial challenges from both Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria.
Pathogens can heavily impact livestock production. Pathogens impair feed conversion, reduce growth and diminish overall performance. Coming in all shapes and sizes, pathogens require a diverse approach to inhibit their growth and prevent multiplication. As Antibiotic Growth Promoters (AGPs) are banned in most countries, the demand for alternatives has increased considerably.
Research has shown that different glycerides have a strong inhibiting effect on specific pathogens. Whereas AGPs can completely destroy the intestinal microbiome, certain glycerides are able to suppress pathogenic bacteria, such as: E. coli, Salmonella and Clostridium while stimulating beneficial bacteria, such as: Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium.
Above that, pathogens are unable to develop resistance against glycerides. Indicating that a well-substantiated combination of glycerides may be an all-encompassing approach to control pathogens and improve microbiota composition.
Unique combination of short- and medium-chain fatty acid glycerides carefully selected for their complementary antibacterial properties against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria.
Glycerides of medium chain fatty acids are known to be effective against Gram-positive bacteria such as Enterococcus spp. and Clostridium.
Glycerides of short chain fatty acids are known to be effective against Gram-negative bacteria such as Salmonella and E.coli.
Production efficiency is influenced by many factors like farm management, genetics and nutrition. Farmers are constantly searching for opportunities to improve the performance of their animals. One of these opportunities is to include specific feed additives in the diet with the aim to support animal health and improve production output.
Research has shown that specific chain lengths of fatty acid glycerides have surprisingly selective antibacterial effects. In general, glycerides of short-chain fatty acids are highly effective against Gram-negative bacteria, while glycerides of medium-chain fatty acids are more effective against Gram-positive bacteria.
Why expect better growth results in broilers receiving FRA Gut Balance? Because of effective pathogen control in the entire gastrointestinal tract. Broilers face various bacterial challenges in daily practice. Varying from Gram-positive, such as Clostridium perfringens, and Enterococcus, and Gram-negative bacteria, such as Escherichia coli and Salmonella. In the battle against both types of bacteria, it is important to be aware of the differences in their structure. This means that a diverse approach is needed to inhibit their growth and potentially kill them.
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