Improve herd health with Hemicell™ XT
Healthier pigs are more productive, with better welfare
Any compromise to pig health diverts essential resources away from growth and production, and towards a protective immune response and subsequent repair to tissue damage. Pigs are particularly vulnerable during times of stress, such as weaning.
Problems such as diarrhoea and bacterial enteritis can not only have a negative impact on welfare as the animal fights to recover but also increase the requirement for antibiotic treatment.
Beta-mannans have a negative impact on herd health:
Increase inflammation in the intestines1 - Indicated by significant increases in biomarkers associated with inflammation in the faeces and intestinal tissues
Increase the incidence of post-weaning diarrhoea (PWD)2
Hemicell XT eliminates the damaging effects of beta-mannans1
As a beta-mannanase enzyme, Hemicell XT breaks down beta-mannans before they are able to prompt a damaging immune response.1
Healthier pigs for a healthier return
Hemicell XT is consistently proven to improve pig health:
Improves key markers of intestinal health, optimising gut function1
Reduces susceptibility to infections3
Improves faecal scores and reduces the prevalence of diarrhoea1,2
Reduces the need for antibiotic treatment2,3
Take control of your herd’s gut health - ask for Hemicell XT in your next feed formulation
Hemicell XT: a different type of enzyme
Energy-sparing…
Hemicell XT:
Stops unnecessary, energy-wasting processes, allowing more energy already in the feed to be directed towards growth and productivity
… not energy releasing
Other enzymes:
Work to ‘open up’ feed components that the animal is unable to access on its own
Why choose Hemicell XT?
Hemicell XT provides peace of mind that the problem of beta-mannans is effectively managed with ease, promoting healthy and sustainable productivity.
Flexible and easy to use
Used in-feed
No withdrawal or restrictions when used in combination with other feed additives
Unmatched reliability
Delivers guaranteed activity levels, even after exposure to pelleting temperatures*
Backed by Elanco’s expertise in promoting gut health
- Sánchez-Uribe, et al. 2022. Effect of β-Mannanase Addition during Whole Pigs Fattening on Production Yields and Intestinal Health. Animals 2022, 12, 3012. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani12213012
- Vangroenweghe, F., Poulsen, K. & Thas, O. Supplementation of a β-mannanase enzyme reduces post-weaning diarrhea and antibiotic use in piglets on an alternative diet with additional soybean meal. Porc Health Manag 7, 8 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1186/s40813-021-00191-5 (REF-13331)
- Vangroenweghe, F. & Poulsen, K. 2020. Application of Hemicell HT, a β-mannanase enzyme, restores post-weaned piglet performance in the presence of challenging protein sources. Data on file.
