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The limitation of zinc oxide (ZnO) use in Europe is a challenge for the swine industry, but it also provides an opportunity to explore alternative zinc sources supporting a more sustainable swine production. The Journées de la Recherche Porcine (JRP) was an opportunity for Novus to share its latest findings on protected organic acids that will help swine producers to put weaning without ZnO into practice.
Dr. Roberto Barea, technical services manager for Novus Europe presented a poster on Novus’ protected benzoic acid product, PROVENIA™ CF-Z. In a couple of studies conducted in Spain, trials results showed that PROVENIA CF-Z supplementation improved performance, resulting in a better feed conversion ratio in piglets compared to using 2,500 mg/kg ZnO. Moreover, in one of the studies, piglets fed PROVENIA CF-Z also showed a higher average daily gain and a clear reduction in medication costs, diarrhea incidence and mortality, demonstrating the beneficial effect of the product on gut health. These results confirm previous findings in experimental and commercial studies demonstrating that PROVENIA CF-Z is a valuable tool to consider when replacing ZnO to avoid piglet post-weaning health challenges.
Barea said this research is part of the solutions Novus investigated by for the swine industry. “Novus is working with a variety of technologies to find the right solution to replace ZnO,” he said. “The information presented at JRP is exciting and we’re ready to work synergistically with our customers to find the most effective solution for them before ZnO in pigs will be phased out in the EU in 2022.”
PROVENIA CF-Z is a protected benzoic acid made with the sophisticated Novus Premium Blend protection technology, resulting in a non-dusty, free-flowing product for an easy and safe handling. The protective vegetable oil matrix embedding the components allows a control release of the active substances in the intestine of the animals where the most relevant pathogens affecting the post-weaning period proliferate.
The congress took place in Paris, France, from February 4-5, bringing together swine production professionals from France and other European countries. These technical sessions are essential for Novus to present its latest research in the high priority areas of the swine industry and to uplift animal performance and producer profitability through its solutions.
February 10, 2020 - Novus
