Nov 17,2021
Antioxidants
are added in poultry feeds to protect the feeds from oxidation and
deterioration during storage. The usage of antioxidants as animal feed
supplements has increased in the recent past. Nutriox has proven to be one
of the most effective antioxidants for animal feeds.
Requirement Of Feed Antioxidant
Poultry feed risks spoilage due to oxidation. The process of oxidation destroys
the nutrient content of the feed, mainly the fat and fat-soluble vitamins.
Oxidation in feeds results in the rancidification of carotenoids, fats, amino
acids, and Vitamins A, D, E & K. Oxidation creates an odor and makes the
feed unpalatable for poultry. The oxidation of feeds reduces its nutritive
value and if spoiled feed is consumed, it can create massive nutrient deficiency.
The presence of certain trace minerals in poultry feeds may also catalyse the
oxidation process. It requires feed protection specifically to ensure that the
nutrients are not destroyed and thus comes the need to use feed antioxidants
like Nutriox.
Process Of Feed Oxidation
Feed antioxidants play an important role in protecting nutrients. Nutriox,
which is the
feed antioxidant manufactured by Avitech Nutrition, contains Ethoxyquin, Propyl
Gallate, and Citric Acid. Citric acid prevents oxidation catalysis through
metal chelation and thus stops the first phase of oxidation. Ethoxyquin takes
control in the next phase by stabilizing the free radicals. Propyl Gallate
assures longer antioxidant activity by regenerating Ethoxyquin.
Nutriox
Nutriox is a feed antioxidant that offers three-way protection from the
oxidation losses in feed, within the fats, and of the vitamins. Along with a
proven synergy and
higher stability, Nutriox offers adequate nutrient protection, which enables
feeds to retain their nutritive value. One of the most important
benefits of Nutriox (animal supplement) is the metal ion chelating activity
helps in preventing oxidation catalysis. The fine particle size and the free
flow of Nutriox ensures uniform distribution. Nutriox is excellent in nutrient
protection and increasing performance.
Inclusion
For the
protection of poultry, fish, swine feed- 75 to 225 gm/MT of feed
For dairy feed- 150 - 300 gm/MT of feed
For mineral premix protection- 500-2500 gm/MT of premix
(well suited for all sorts of mineral
premix-containing vitamins.)