BIOMIN is the market leader in mycotoxin deactivation for controlling the effects of a range of mycotoxins. A combination of a thoroughly tested bentonites and unique biological components work together to provide the maximum protection against the range of toxins common to poultry feed; Aflatoxins, Fusarium, Ochratoxin, Zearalenone and Trichothecenes. Examples of mycotoxicoses include damage to the liver and kidneys, resulting in the possibility of leg weakness. Depressed feed intake and inflammation of gut tissues result in reduced performance. Reproduction problems in both males and females can also be seen with mycotoxin challenges. Not all the mycotoxins are able to be adsorbed with standard binders hence the combination with the unique biological components provides the most effective mycotoxin risk management through the use of enzymatic mycotoxin deactivation.

Water and poultry feed hygiene are paramount as a first line of defence against a range of intestinal pathogens, particularly salmonella and E.coli. Many feed and water sources can be contaminated by organic material; and a range of products incorporating organic acids and their salts provide enhanced protection against pathogenic contamination by these routes. Using vermiculite as an intelligent carrier permits a slow release mechanism enabling the delivery of the active acids to key areas of the intestine to maintain the correct pH of the hind gut, making it less viable to pathogenic bacteria whilst promoting commensal ones.

Early development of a natural intestinal flora of day old chicks aids the intestines protective capability against pathogens due to competitive exclusion. Where antibiotic treatment has been required probiotics are again necessary to rapidly replenish the correct gut flora depleted by the treatment. BIOMIN’s combination of specific commensal bacteria taken from healthy chickens improves this early colonisation throughout the intestine and promotes competitive exclusion against a wide range of pathogenic bacteria, reducing the intestinal disease challenges, commonly seen in poultry production, which result in losses in performance. This combination including a prebiotic ensures a rapid development of a healthy gut microflora through a synergistic effect.

Our synergistic combination of essential oils and prebiotics can improve feed efficiency through improved digestion and nutrient absorption due to enhanced gut function and structure. The prebiotic carrier also encourages development of commensal bacteria in the hind gut, reducing the shedding of pathogens into the environment. Essential oils are also noted for their antimicrobial and antioxidant actions.

Preservation of feed raw materials throughout the storage time can reduce the development of moulds thereby reducing the development of storage mycotoxins. BIOMIN’s range of organic acids are produced specifically to reduce the development of mould and bacterial contaminants of these materials throughout the storage period, improving their nutritional value for poultry.

A range of premixes developed for the poultry industry based on sound experimental evaluation are available along with nutritional advice on feed concept. High quality premixes can be tailor made to suit certain conditions wherever necessary. Direct technical support is also provided to ensure the nutritional requirements are met to achieve maximum benefits.