May 26, 2014
Danisco launches phytase and betaine dose optimisation solution in Thailand
Danisco Animal Nutrition, a business division of DuPont Industrial Biosciences, will introduce its latest advanced phytase solution and new value-add services at an event in Bangkok, Thailand on May 27th.
Axtra® PHY, a new generation fungal phytase, offers unprecedented digestibility and phytate destruction benefits over bacterial equivalents due to its exceptionally high and rapid activity in an animal''s upper digestive tract. This higher bio-efficacy results in cost savings of about US$1.08 per tonne of pig feed through availability of about 20% more phosphorus (P) and calcium (Ca) earlier in the digestive process. For poultry, the potential savings are even higher at an additional US$1.23 per tonne of feed. Axtra® PHY also reduces the need for costly inorganic phosphorous supplementation and balances calcium levels to support skeletal and metabolic functions.
In addition, the availability of about 10% additional digestible energy (and costly amino acids) to the pig through superior phytate degradation in the upper gut. For poultry, the percentage is about 30%, equating to an additional US$1.36 per tonne of feed.
The company will also launch its online Optimize Feed™ Service, an easy-to-use tool that enables customers to maximise profitability from use of the company''s bio-efficacious phytase products - Axtra® PHY and Phyzyme® XP - and its Betafin® natural betaine. It uses accurate and well-researched matrix values based on animal species, diet variation, substrate levels and the age of the animal to help customers determine the right dose of phytase to maximise uptake of phosphorous and betaine to allow accurate and safe replacement of costly methionine and choline. A semi-quantitative Axtra® PHY FASTkit™ assay which quickly detects the presence of active Axtra® PHY phytase in the feed will be launched as well.
In addition, Dr. Peter Plumstead, Professor of monogastric nutrition at the University of Pretoria, will present Axtra® PHY as a superior solution to the challenges caused by calcium/available phosphorus imbalance, such as skeletal and metabolic disorders. Sopopan Nilrick, a senior economist at Thailand''s Office of Agricultural Economics, will also give an update on global and local raw feed materials trends to contextualise the cost savings presented by Plumstead.
Alex Peron, technical services manager for Asia Pacific, commented, "As the most advanced phytase technology on the market, Axtra® PHY can deliver superior profitability through maximum phytate destruction and nutrient digestibility. Nutritionists can also be sure that they are using the right phytase dose to get the best results thanks to the new Optimize Feed™ Service which is based on species specific, evidence-based matrix values."
Axtra® PHY is available in Thailand in the liquid and dry product forms. In its dry form, maximum performance and ease of use is ensured through its Thermo Protection Technology (TPT) granule, ensuring heat stability up to 203°F (95°C).