Improve sustainability with Hemicell™ XT
Sustainable pig production is key for ongoing business success and environmental responsibility
The pig production industry, including retailers, have set ambitious sustainability goals to safeguard the future of the sector. These goals can only be achieved by incremental gains across the whole supply chain.
The responsibility of producers includes minimising environmental pressure by reducing the impact of both production inputs and waste management, and protecting valuable health interventions, e.g. by proactively reducing the risk of antimicrobial resistance development.
Increasing gut health and therefore feed efficiency is a huge contributor to fulfilling sustainability commitments and in doing so, maintaining a competitive advantage.
By adversely affecting gut health, beta-mannans have a negative impact on the sustainability of pig production:
Increase inflammation in the intestines, reducing feed efficiency1 - Indicated by significant increases in biomarkers associated with inflammation in the faeces and intestinal tissues
Increase the incidence of post-weaning diarrhoea (PWD), increasing the requirement for antibiotic treatment2
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
Proven to contribute to sustainability goals
Many studies, including a Lifecycle Assessment (LCA) by leading international experts in food system sustainability, Blonk Consultants, have demonstrated that Hemicell XT has a positive effect on key aspects of sustainable pig production:
Improves feed efficiency by unlocking greater nutritional potential, leading to less wastage3,4
Reduces the requirement for antibiotic treatment2,5
Reduces the carbon footprint of pig diets by up to 4.2%6
Take control of your herd’s gut health and sustainability - ask for Hemicell XT in your next feed formulation
Learn more about Elanco’s ongoing commitment to sustainability.
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
*specific Hemicell products only
- 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)
- Genova JL, et al. 2023. β‑mannanase supplemented in diets saved 85 to 100 kcal of metabolizable energy/kg, supporting growth performance and improving nutrient digestibility in grower pigs. Scientific Reports 13:12546
- Genova JL, et al. 2023 β-mannanase supplementation in diets reduced in 85 kcal metabolizable energy/kg containing xylanase-phytase improves gain to feed ratio, nutrient usage, and backfat thickness in finisher pigs. Front. Vet. Sci. 10:1144692. doi: 10.3389/fvets.2023.1144692
- 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.
- Blonk consultants. (2023) A lifecycle assessment (LCA) of both Hemicell production and the comparative performance of feeds containing it.
