Outphasing ZnO
The most challenging time in the life of small piglets is during weaning, where post-weaning stress syndrome, most often identified as soft stool, is a potential risk. To avoid this, the supplementation of pharmaceutical levels of zinc oxide is a practical alternative to ease the transition phase; however, zinc oxide for medical purposes are slowly being phased out and banned in all of the European countries effectively from 2022.
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Outphasing zinc oxide?
HP FiberStart is a concept of enzymatically co-processed protein and fiber raw materials. The result is a functional ingredient, which contains fermentable and inert fibers. The purpose is to stimulate the weaning pig in multiple ways. In addition, the product has the same low levels of anti-nutritional factors (ANF), fast absorbing amino acids and water binding capacity that characterize all Hamlet Protein products. - Gut healthSwineJanuary 2021
Phasing out zinc oxide - Strategic use of dietary fiber in protein dense nursery feed
Fiber is a natural component in diets for all animals, although it has not historically been attributed any nutritional value. In fact, fiber was undesirable as it reduced energy density and in excess compromised growth performance. This perception is changing and especially towards specialty fibers due to functions that stimulate intestinal health. Fiber is now ascribed a new and equally important value as a functional ingredient used strategically to stimulate the gut and ease the transition at weaning. - Gut healthSwine
Breaking down the barriers to high-performing feed
Antibiotic growth promoters and zinc oxide are going out of fashion in piglet feed. Highly digestible proteins look like the best option for overcoming post-weaning challenges and keeping up performance.
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- Outphasing ZnOJuly 2019
Impressions from the Zero Zinc Summit
By June 2022, all EU countries must cease to use therapeutic levels of Zinc in animal feed by law. This lead SEGES (Danish agricultural research institute) to host the Zero Zinc Summit in Copenhagen end of June 2019. A wide range of acknowledged speakers presented their research on ZnO in diets for newly weaned piglets - Outphasing ZnOMarch 2020
Novel solution for zinc oxide free diets presented at Young Animal Nutrition Summit
Hamlet Protein was among the participants at the Young Animal Nutrition 2020 summit in Amsterdam, Holland. The event, hosted by FeedNavigator.com, was attended by feed producers, farmers and scientists. At the summit, NPD Manager Christine Brøkner participated in the panel discussion on alternatives to zinc oxide use in piglet feed and also hosted the roundtable discussion on fibers and organic acids. - Health through nutritionOctober 2020
FeedNavigator interview: Fiber products and extending poultry focus
The EU wide ban on zinc oxide has prompted the search for other alternatives. Therefore we are excited to announce that we are currently developing a full range of fiber-based products. - Health through nutritionSwine Poultry RuminantsDecember 2020
How to prepare your feed strategy for 2021
What challenges and opportunities should be on your radar in the year ahead? At Hamlet Protein, we’ve put together a checklist for the feed industry. The ability to adapt at speed has been key to business survival during a year overshadowed by a harrowing pandemic. Supply chains have been interrupted, travel severely restricted and millions of working people required to stay at home. The closure of food service outlets has dramatically altered the purchasing behaviour of consumers.