Improve productivity with Hemicell™ XT
Optimal productivity depends on maximising the energy available in feed
The cost of feed vs. productivity underpins the profit margin of poultry production. Measured by key metrics such as FCR and EPEF managing and maximising the nutritional margins of feed is therefore a powerful way to increase profitability.
Beta-mannans have a negative impact on productivity:
Reduce feed efficiency by diverting energy towards an unnecessary immune response1-5 and negatively impacting gut health and function6,7
Consume up to 3% of the metabolisable energy in feed8
Increased feed costs to maintain performance9 - Specifically a higher requirement for expensive protein and fat sources required for energy.
Hemicell XT eliminates the damaging effects of beta-mannans8
As a beta-mannanase enzyme, Hemicell XT breaks down beta-mannans before they are able to prompt a damaging immune response.8
Maintain performance on reduced feed costs1-5
Providing assured return on investment
Hemicell XT makes more energy available from the same amount of feed:
Unlocks up to an additional 90 kcal of metabolisable energy from the diet by preventing its loss to an unnecessary immune response9
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
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- Beutler B, et al. (2006) Genetic Analysis of Host Resistance: Toll-Like Receptor Signaling and Immunity at Large. Annu. Rev. Immunol. 24: 353-389.
- Ausubel F. (2005) Are innate immune signaling pathways in plants and animals conserved? Nature Immunol. 6(10): 973-979.
- Didierlaurent A, et al. (2005) Innate and acquired plasticity of the intestinal immune system. Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences. 62: 1285-1287.
- Stahl P, Ezekowitz R. (1998) The mannose receptor is a pattern recognition receptor involved in host defense. Curr. Opin. Immunol. 10(1): 50-55.
- Poulsen, K. Effects of Hemicell on Intestinal Health in broilers analyzed in 44 Experiences. Data on file
- 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.
- 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.
- Hemicell EMEA meta-analysis/field experience data
