THE KEY TO OPTIMAL PIG NUTRITION. Animal Nutrition

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1 THE KEY TO OPTIMAL PIG NUTRITION Animal Nutrition

2 IMPROVING PROFITABILITY Natuphos The key to higher yields In cereals and oilseeds, up to 90% of the total phosphorus can be locked up in phytate, which is almost indigestible in pigs. For this reason, pig diets are supplemented with inorganic phosphorus sources, such as dicalcium phosphate, to meet the animal s requirements. This mineral supplementation results in additional feed costs, and the excretion of undigested phytate-bound phosphorus poses environmental problems, and particularly in regions of intensive livestock production. Natuphos, the 3-phytase from BASF, facilitates the enzymatic breakdown of phytate in the digestive tract of the pig. Dietary phosphorus and other nutrients locked up in phytate are efficiently released. Additionally, Natuphos almost completely eliminates the anti-nutritional effects of phytate that are detrimental to pig performance. Secure performance at lower costs Natuphos improves the digestibility of phosphorus and other phytatebound nutrients such as amino acids, calcium, and trace elements. As a consequence, the supplementation of pig feeds with inorganic phosphorus sources and other expensive ingredients can be reduced. By adding Natuphos to the feed, the animal s requirement for phosphorus can be met even when low phosphorus diets are fed. Performance and carcass quality are maintained at a high level. Piglets in particular also profit from the decreased buffer capacity of feeds containing Natuphos and reduced amounts of inorganic mineral sources, with better growth rates and feed conversion ratios. 2

3 Sustainable production When using Natuphos, a higher proportion of feed phosphorus is digested instead of being lost in the manure. Feed supplementation with inorganic phosphorus can be reduced. In this way, Natuphos can decrease phosphorus excretion by more than 30% (Fig. 1). Therefore, pig feeds with Natuphos are better for the environment and offer economic benefits: Natuphos lowers the amount of land required for manure disposal, and disposal costs are reduced when manure application is limited by phosphorus content. Fig. 1: Influence of Natuphos on phosphorus excretion in piglets without without Natuphos (FTU/kg) Natuphos * 500 1,000 Live weight (kg) Feed intake (kg) P content fed (g/kg) P intake (g/animal) P deposition (g/animal) P excretion (g/animal) relative % * Corn, soybean meal diet; 0.42 % tp; 0.62 % Ca Hoppe et al.,

4 THE ORIGINAL PHYTASE Fig. 2: Natuphos matrix values for least-cost formulation of pig feed Pigs Nutrient One kg Natuphos Matrix values 5000 is equivalent to (%) Phosphorus* 11,500 g 1,150 Calcium 10,000 g 1,000 Lysine** 800 g 80 Methionine** 250 g 25 Cystine** 300 g 30 Threonine** 500 g 50 Tryptophan** 300 g 30 Isoleucine** 500 g 50 Crude protein** 20,000 g 2,000 ME (metabolizable energy) 95,000 kcal/ 95,000 kcal/ 400 MJ 400 MJ * based on DCP; ** apparent illeal digestible Mroz et al., 1994; Kemme et al., 1999; Officer and Batterham, 1992; Gagné and Pomar, 1999; Grela and Krasucki, 1997; Kornegay et al., 1998; Johnston and Southern, 1999; Radcliffe et al., 2000 a, b Optimizing feed with Natuphos Natuphos was tested in numerous feeding trials with widely differing diets to quantify phytate nutrient release. As a result, nutrient equivalencies, which can be used in the least-cost formulation of pig diets, have been developed for Natuphos (Fig. 2). These matrix values are only valid for Natuphos, which was the object of the testing in the underlying experiments. Due to differences in product characteristics, such as mode of action and bio-efficacy, the equivalencies cannot be applied to other phytases. 4

5 Continual development for the best quality Natuphos, the 3-phytase obtained from Aspergillus niger, was the first phytase for feed on the market, and is therefore known as the original phytase. Natuphos has resulted in reliable effects and higher yields in animal nutrition for more than ten years now. A large number of laboratory and practical trials demonstrates that Natuphos can help solve environmental problems while, increaseing profitability. The manufacturing of Natuphos takes place in state-of-the-art production plants and is subject to stringent quality controls. Furthermore, BASF continuously invests in research directed at improved formulations and applications of the product to find optimal solutions for modern feed production and profitable animal nutrition. Natuphos is now available in powder, granulated, and liquid forms with different phytase concentrations to meet the individual requirements of feed manufacturers. Superior bio-efficacy As a result of intensive research and profound expertise, Natuphos displays superior bio-efficacy compared to other phytase products on the market. Feeding trials confirm that the use of Natuphos in the feed results in a maximum release of digestible phosphorus from vegetable feedstuffs per phytase unit. On average liquid Natuphos releases 1.5 times more digestible phosphorus than does the 6-phytase derived from Peniophora lycii. This means that 1.5 times more of the competitor s phytase is needed to achieve a comparable effect in the animal as in achieved with Natuphos. Due to the influence of formulation, the difference in efficiency of granulated phytase products is even more pronounced. Trials comparing granular Natuphos with granular products based on Peniophora phytase have shown that the exchange rate is 1:2. 5

6 OPTIMAL FEED FOR BETTER RESULTS Fig. 3: Effect of Natuphos and Formi on growth performance of piglets Additives improve performance Careful selection of feed compounds and appropriate additives is indispensable for efficient pig feeding and profitable results. To achieve maximum effects, Natuphos can be combined with other quality products from the extensive BASF animal nutrition portfolio. For example, figure 3 shows the favourable synergistic effects of Natuphos and Formi, the first approved nonantibiotic performance enhancer. Bolduan, 1998 For further information on Natuphos and our comprehensive animal nutrition portfolio, please contact your local BASF sales representative, or explore the world of enzymes on our website, 6

7 OUR ANIMAL NUTRITION PORTFOLIO Enzymes Phytase Natuphos 5000 Natuphos 5000 G Natuphos 5000 L Natuphos G 1) Natuphos L 1) NSP-enzymes Natugrain Wheat G Natugrain Wheat L Natugrain Blend G Natugrain Blend L Phytase + Xylanase Natuphos Combi L Vitamins Vitamin A Lutavit A 1000 plus Lutavit A 500 plus Lutavit A 500 S* Lutavit A/D /200 plus Lutavit A/D 3 500/100 plus Vitamin A-palmitate oil for veterinary use Vitamin A-propionate oil for veterinary use Vitamin D 3 Lutavit D Lutavit D S* Vitamin D 3 oily feed Vitamin E Lutavit E 50 Lutavit E 50 S* Vitamin E-acetate for veterinary use Vitamin E-acetate oily feed Vitamin K 3 Lutavit K 3 MSB Lutavit K 3 MNB Vitamin B 1 Lutavit B 1 mononitrate Lutavit B 1 hydrochloride Vitamin B 2 Lutavit B 2 SG 80 Vitamin B 6 Lutavit B 6 Vitamin B 12 Lutavit B 12 1% Biotin (Vitamin H) Lutavit H 2 Folic acid Lutavit Folic acid Pantothenic acid Lutavit Calpan Nicotinic acid Lutavit Niacin Vitamin C Lutavit C Monophosphate 35 Lutavit blends Conjugated linoleic acid Luta-CLA 60 Carotenoids -carotene Lucarotin 10 % feed -apo-8 carotenoic acid-ethyl ester Lucantin Yellow Canthaxanthin Lucantin Red Canthaxanthin CWD* Lucantin Red CWD Citranaxanthin Lucantin CX forte Astaxanthin Lucantin Pink Astaxanthin CWD* Lucantin Pink CWD Organic acids Formic acid Amasil 85 Amasil Dry Propionic acid Luprosil Lupro-Grain Luprosil NC Luprosil salt Luprosil salt G Organic acid blends Lupro-Tect Lupro-Mix Lupro-Mix NC Lupro-Cid Silage additives Amasil Combi Performance enhancers Formi Amino acids Lysine Sewon L-Lysine HCl 99 % Feed Sewon L-Lysine Liquid 50 % Feed Others Choline chloride-solution 75 % 1,2-Propandiol USP * cold water dispersible 1) only available outside the European Union = registered trademark of BASF

8 Fine Chemicals With vitamins, carotenoids, enzymes, and other products like caffeine or the amino acid lysine, we are the leading producer of additives for both the food and feed industries. We provide a valuable contribution to healthy nutrition and ecologically efficient livestock production. Active ingredients, a complete UV filter assortment, aroma chemicals and functional polymers make us partners for the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, perfumery and aroma industries. A reliable alliance with our customers is based on innovative products, consistent quality management and technologically leading production systems. We are utilizing our expertise in all important applied technologies and in the formulation of additives and active materials for the further development of our product range. Our customers can obtain a large proportion of their requirements for strategic raw materials from a single source. Animal Nutrition For animal nutrition we offer the feed and livestock production industry one of the widest assortments of feed additives, preservation and ensiling products, worldwide. Through premix plants in around 25 countries we are in the position to prepare individual mixes ready for use on each customer s demand. Our products are applied in the manufacturing of efficient feedstuffs for the production of meat, eggs, milk, fish, or for pet food. The focus of our activities remains in the production of reliable and efficacious products. Therefore, we use our own research facilities to develop and improve our products and formulations. In this way, we support customers using our products in the optimisation of their feed formulas; and finally, we contribute to economically efficient animal production. Fine Chemicals = registered trademark BASF Aktiengesellschaft MEMA04042e BASF Aktiengesellschaft Strategic Marketing Animal Nutrition Ludwigshafen Germany