Improve sustainability with Hemicell™ XT
Sustainable poultry production is key for ongoing business success and environmental responsibility
A secure future for the poultry industry relies on maximising sustainability. This includes minimising environmental pressure by reducing the impact of both production inputs and waste management, and protecting valuable health interventions. Broad industry sustainability goals can only be achieved by incremental gains across the supply chain, so every improvement counts.
Beta-mannans have a negative impact on the sustainability of poultry production:
Increase nutrient and ammonia excretion1
A higher need for antibiotic treatment2
Increase demand for feed ingredients to compensate for wasted energy3
Hemicell XT eliminates the damaging effects of beta-mannans4
As a beta-mannanase enzyme, Hemicell XT breaks down beta-mannans before they are able to prompt a damaging immune response.4
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 poultry production:
Reduces unwanted excretion of some compounds and nutrients1,5
Improves feed efficiency by unlocking greater nutritional potential, leading to less wastage3
Reduces the carbon footprint of poultry diets by up to 3.3%6
Make beta-mannan reduction your dietary standard with Hemicell XT
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
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
- Saeed M, et al. (2019) The Role of ß-Mannanase (Hemicell) in Improving Poultry Productivity, Health and Environment. Brazilian Journal of Poultry Science, v.21, n.3, 001-008.
- Elanco trial number ELADE140114. (2014) Analysis of the results of Hemicell-L under commercial conditions in a German broiler integration. Data on file.
- Hemicell EMEA meta-analysis/field experience data
- 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. Effects of Hemicell on Intestinal Health in broilers analyzed in 44 Experiences. Data on file
- Blonk consultants. (2023) A lifecycle assessment (LCA) of both Hemicell production and the comparative performance of feeds containing it.
