Improve flock health with Hemicell™ XT
Healthier birds are more productive, with better welfare
Any compromise to bird health diverts essential resources away from growth and production, and towards a protective immune response and subsequent repair to tissue damage. This has a negative impact on welfare, as the bird fights to recover.
Beta-mannans have a negative impact on flock health:
Increase susceptibility to infections1
Increase watery content and mucus in the faeces, causing wetter litter and increased risk of footpad lesions2
Hemicell XT eliminates the damaging effects of beta-mannans3
As a beta-mannanase enzyme, Hemicell XT breaks down beta-mannans before they are able to prompt a damaging immune response.3
Healthier birds for a healthier return
Hemicell XT is consistently proven to improve bird health:
Improves key markers of intestinal health, including Intestinal Integrity, optimising gut function4
Reduces prevalence of 15 lesions associated with intestinal health in chickens such as pododermatitis4
Make beta-mannan reduction your dietary standard with Hemicell XT
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
Can be used for broilers, turkeys and pullets for growing
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
- Hsiao, H-Y, et al. (2004) “Efficacy of β-mannanase (Hemicell®) in broiler chickens infected with necrotic enteritis. International Poultry Scientific Forum, Abstract 120, The Southern Conference on Avian Diseases.
- Poulsen, K. Effects of Hemicell on Intestinal Health in broilers analyzed in 44 Experiences. Data on file
- Daskiran M, et al. (2004) An Evaluation of Endo-ß-D-mannanase (Hemicell™). Effects on Broiler Performance and Energy Use in Diets Varying in ß-mannan Content.” Poultry Sci. 83: 662-668.
- Poulsen K, et al. (2023) Meta-analysis on the effect of dietary b-mannanase on intestinal integrity in broiler chickens. J. Appl. Poult. Res. 32:100307
