Gutpower in poultry - innovation on the horizon
The main ingredients of Biotronic® GutPower are butyric, caprylic and capric acids in the protected glycerides form. The beneficial form of protection guarantees gastric by-pass and slow release of acids in the intestine where all acids become active.
2 July 2009
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Butyric acid is a fuel for the enterocytes. It modifies gut structure by enlarging villi length and crypt depth which essentially improves nutrient absorption. Butyric acid increases enzymatic activity, enhances the reparation of gut wall lesions caused by intestinal diseases and nutritional imbalances and enhances barrier function of gut epithelium. Butyric, caprylic and capric acids act as antibacterials in the gut, especially caprylic and capric acids, are very strong antimicrobials at the higher pH value of the intestine. Moreover, triglycerides of caprylic and capric acids are easily absorbed from the gut, supplying the animal with an immediate boost of energy.
A newly hatched chick increases its body weight by 25% overnight and by 5000% in a period of five weeks to 2 kg body weight. This astonishing performance of the modern chicken comes from:
Perfect protection
The most beneficial protection is in the form of glycerides which is a chemical compound of acids and glycerol. The advantage of this protection is a high amount of active ingredients - about 78% (Figure 1).
Figure 1. Protection of acids in form of glycerides
The glycerol-acid compound is not influenced by the pH level or digestive enzymes of the stomach; therefore these compounds reach the small intestine where the gradual release of the acids through the action of lipases takes place.
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A newly hatched chick increases its body weight by 25% overnight and by 5000% in a period of five weeks to 2 kg body weight. This astonishing performance of the modern chicken comes from:
- Intensive selection for growth rate
- Attention to health and management
- Advances in feed formulation
Perfect protection
The most beneficial protection is in the form of glycerides which is a chemical compound of acids and glycerol. The advantage of this protection is a high amount of active ingredients - about 78% (Figure 1).
Figure 1. Protection of acids in form of glycerides
The glycerol-acid compound is not influenced by the pH level or digestive enzymes of the stomach; therefore these compounds reach the small intestine where the gradual release of the acids through the action of lipases takes place.
To continue reading this article click here
