--- title: A Gut Health, Diarrhea and Wet Litter Management Solution description: Bactan is water-soluble, improves gut health, reduces diarrhoea and wet litter, and boosts animal performance with easy water application. --- [**](https://info.kemin.com/bactan#) ** ![Kemin Logo 2c Black-485](https://info.kemin.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Kemin%20Logo%202c%20Black-485.png?width=350&height=110&name=Kemin%20Logo%202c%20Black-485.png)   ![Kemin Logo_br_hr](https://info.kemin.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Kemin%20Logo_br_hr.png?width=726&name=Kemin%20Logo_br_hr.png) # Introducing BACTAN™ # A Natural, Water-Soluble Solution for Gut Health, Diarrhea & Wet Litter Management At Kemin, we understand the need for convenience and effectiveness in managing gut health for pigs and poultry. Bactan, our newest natural, science-backed solution, simplifies application with its water-soluble formulation, making it quick and easy to apply via drinking water.  Bactan is proven to reduce diarrhoea in pigs and wet litter in poultry, enhancing animal performance and cutting antibiotic use — an ideal choice for Veterinarians and Production Managers alike. ## **Why vets choose Bactan** Bactan has the following key features: - **Water-soluble formulation** for fast, easy application via drinking water allows quick intervention in case of problems.   - **Combines probiotics and phytogenics **to naturally improve gut health and reduce diarrhoea in pigs and wet litter in poultry.   - **Enhances performance**, supporting better nutrient absorption and growth in case of challenges.   - **Reduces antibiotic dependency** by addressing the root causes of digestive issues.   Demonstrates proven results from field trials showing improved health and performance with more flexible application than traditional feed additives in case quick intervention is needed. 1. [Who is Bactan perfect for?](https://info.kemin.com/bactan#section1) 2. [How Bactan works](https://info.kemin.com/bactan#section2)   # Who is Bactan perfect for? ###### Veterinarians — Take control and reduce antibiotic use with water application As veterinarians, managing gut health in pigs and poultry is crucial to ensuring the overall health and performance of the animals you care for. Bactan’s water-soluble formulation gives you direct control, allowing immediate application through drinking water at the first sign of digestive issues. With no need to wait for feed adjustments, you can reduce the reliance on antibiotics while ensuring fast and effective treatment of post-weaning diarrhoea in pigs and wet litter in poultry. Bactan integrates seamlessly into existing water systems, making it a practical and efficient solution for your everyday challenges. ###### Pig producers – Manage post-weaning diarrhoea with ease, right from your farm Post-weaning diarrhoea is a major challenge in pig production, affecting feed efficiency and growth. Bactan’s probiotic and phytogenic formula addresses this by controlling pathogens like *E. coli* and *Clostridium perfringens.* It can be stored on the farm and added directly to drinking water at the first sign of issues, without waiting for a prescription or antibiotic delivery. With Bactan, there’s no need to adjust feed – it helps improve nutrient absorption, growth rates, and overall feed utilisation across your piglets. ###### Poultry producers — Enhancing gut health and reducing wet litter Poultry producers can rely on Bactan to enhance gut health and reduce wet litter. It is an easy-to-apply, water-soluble solution that integrates quickly into water systems. Bactan’s probiotic and phytogenic formula addresses this by controlling pathogens like *Clostridium perfringens*, *Eimeria*, etc.  By promoting a healthier gut, Bactan improves feed conversion, leading to better growth rates and flock performance. Reducing wet litter supports a more hygienic environment and improved animal welfare. # How Bactan works ###### **Probiotic & phytogenic synergy in a water-soluble form** Bactan’s blend of probiotics and phytogenics offers a practical solution to digestive health challenges in pigs and poultry. Its water-soluble nature ensures swift, even distribution, making application simple and effective. - **Probiotics****—*****Bacillus sp. PB6***** **produces antimicrobial compounds like surfactants to fight harmful bacteria such as *Clostridium perfringens* and *E. coli*. It enhances microbial diversity to promote a healthy gut and disrupts bacterial communication, reducing virulence and preventing diseases like necrotic enteritis. - **Phytogenics — Tannins from sweet chestnuts **have antibacterial, anti-parasitic, and antioxidant properties. They help control bacteria, parasital challenges, and oxidative stress to promote better gut health, reduce diarrhoea days for faster recovery, and improve nutrient absorption and growth with effortless absorption through water-based delivery. ###### Proven results — Easy application, exceptional performance Bactan's efficacy has been demonstrated in poultry and pig trials. Through easy water-based application, Bactan significantly improved gut health, reduced wet litter, decreased antibiotic use, and enhanced growth and performance. Poultry trials ***Trial 1 — ***Bactan applied through drinking water improved gut health, reduced wet litter, and decreased broiler antibiotic use. Improved weight gain and feed conversion were noted compared to control groups. ***Trial 2 —*** In commercial farms suffering from wet litter, Bactan-treated birds showed significant improvements in gut health and overall performance, highlighting the product’s efficacy when administered via water. Pig trials In piglets, Bactan reduced post-weaning diarrhoea and improved growth rates. The product's water-soluble nature ensured that all animals received the benefits of its probiotic and phytogenic formula without the added time and complexity of feed adjustments.   ###### **Dosage and application** Bactan’s water-soluble formulation means you can simply mix the product into the drinking water for pigs and poultry and see the results in both health and performance.  - Minimum dosage: 50g per 1000 litres of water. - In challenging conditions: 125g per 1000 litres of water. - Available packaging: 1kg, 5kg, and 25kg to meet any operation’s needs. ![file (1)](https://info.kemin.com/hs-fs/hubfs/file%20(1).png?width=421&height=562&name=file%20(1).png) **Indications** •Prevention and cure of dysbiosis, wet litter and diarrhea •Useful tool in antibiotic reduction programs •Manages enteritis symptoms   *For tailored dosage recommendations, please consult your local Kemin representative.* **Improve disease control and manage gut health easily with Bactan today** ***Our water-soluble formula saves time, reduces diarrhoea and wet litter, and boosts performance. Contact your local Kemin representative today to learn how Bactan can deliver powerful results for pigs and poultry.*** ***How can we move forward to this preventive approach? Our veterinarian experts are ready to help you. 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