LYSOFORTE® EXTEND is a unique absorption enhancer containing a synergistic combination of lysophospholipids, monoglycerides and a synthetic emulsifier. Its scientifically proven combination of active ingredients significantly enhances the absorption of nutrients, including energy and amino acids, via improving all three individual stages of lipid digestion: emulsification, hydrolysis and absorption. By removing the fat matrix from the feed more efficiently, a nutrient absorption enhancer can also ensure that the full potential of endogenous and exogenous enzymes is realized, additionally supporting and optimal feed digestibility of e.g. proteins and fibre, resulting in optimal piglet performance.
Recently, in poultry, the use of LYSOFORTE EXTEND showed to significantly improve litter quality. It was therefore suggested that in pigs, this may improve the faecal consistency of weaned piglets. To assess the effect of LYSOFORTE EXTEND on weaned piglets, a scientific study was performed to determine its effect at two different doses on performance, faecal consistency, and nutrient digestibility.
The results of this study confirmed a nutrient absorption enhance can positively impact both performance and nutrient digestibility and furthermore, supplemented piglets had statistically significantly improved faecal consistency compared to non-supplemented piglets (Figure 1). In brief, the scoring scale ranged from 1 to 5 as follows: 1 = normal feces (hard dry pellet form); 2 = moist feces (firm, formed stool); 3 = mild (soft, moist stool that retains shape); 4 = severe (soft, unformed stool that assumes the shape of the container); 5 = watery (watery liquid that can be poured). Scoring was performed on a pen basis.
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