The type and manner of processing are just as decisive for the quality of a phytogenic additive as the selection of the plant material, cultivation, climate and time of harvest.
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Botanicals, same same but different (Part 1)
It is widely known that certain plants or parts of plants can have an effect on the well-being and performance of animals.
This can be purely aromatic (vanilla) to make the taste of feed and water more attractive to the animals, but there are also direct effects on intestinal health (oregano) or the respiratory tract (thyme, mint).
In general, plants and their active substances can be added to feed or drinking water in the following forms:
These types of processing are selected to increase the concentration of active substances in the product, to standardise the content and to remove unwanted by-products (e.g. fibres, bitter substances).
The type and manner of processing are just as decisive for the quality of a phytogenic additive as the selection of the plant material, cultivation, climate and time of harvest.
AROMATIC SUBSTANCES AS FEED MATERIALS
Products of plant origin in their natural state, fresh or preserved, and products of simple processing can be classified as feed materials. These are plants and herbs that are dried or ground, or result from crushing.
Example: Ground oregano.
AROMATIC SUBSTANCES AS FEED ADDITIVES
ZOOTECHNICAL ADDITIVES
Additives that have a positive effect on the performance of healthy animals or on the environment.
Example: Preparations from oregano oil and other aromatic substances.
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