Belgium’s Dr. Maarten De Gussem, DVM is the Poultry Consultant for Vetworks.
An authority in animal gut health, he believes that intestinal health is crucial for optimal production results in the animal farm industry.
He created a point by point solution to the Vicious Cycle and we are happy to present them all in this section.
Solutions for Gut Health Problems
A. Improvement of feed quality and animal performance
1. Use of mold and toxin eliminators (Moldstop and Elitox)
2. Anti-oxidants (Feedox)
3. Other additives (BioD, Tru-factor, Salmate, Salstop)
B. Suppress bacterial proliferation in the gut
1. Proper rotation of anti-coccidials (Impextraco anti-coccidials)
2. Lesion scoring sessions to monitor gut health (Technical Service)
3. Water soluble/Injectable antibiotics (VMD)
4. Natural alternatives and Phytotherapeutics to replace antibiotics (Acidal Entegard, Ropadiar)
5. Prebiotic (A-max)
C. Improvement of Gut Morphology and Health
1. Gut morphology improvement (Butifour, Entegard)
2. Immune-modulators and stimulators (Black Armour, Ropadiar)
D. Better digestibility of feeds
1. Enzyme for better digestibility with Zympex series (006, 008, P5000)
2. Reduction of antinutritional factors (AgalPro)
3. Improves soya digestion (Agal Pro 180P/280P)
4. Use of highly digestible proteins (HP300, HPAvistart)
5. Use of milk replacers for piglets (Nukamel products)
Solutions for Lameness
1. Use of Vitamin D3 metabolites (Bio-D)
2. Use of good phosphate source (Timab MCP/Neophos)
Solutions for Heat Stress
1. Use of good vitamins, mineral, and amino-acids (Oligovit)
2. Better stress management through good immunity (BlackArmour)
3. Ensuring electrolyte balance in the body (Neophos)
Solutions for 3rd quarter syndrome
1. Use of mold and toxin eliminators (Moldstop and Elitox)
2. Anti-oxidants (Feedox)
3. Use of good vitamins, mineral, and amino-acids (Oligovit)
Solutions to have a Good Hygiene
1. Intelligent use of disinfectants (Ox-Virin, OX-S4)
2. Good water sanitation (OX-Agua 2G)
Solutions to have the best breeding management
1. Control and prevent mycotoxin induced fertility problems (Elitox, Moldstop)
2. Use of Vitamin D3 metabolites for good milk production (Bio-D)
3. Use of good vitamins, mineral, and amino-acids (Oligovit, LTFP Breeder)
4. Improving litter size (Salmate)
5. Boosting the immune system (BlackArmour)
6. Better handling of stress (Oligovit)