May 14, 2014
Danisco launches improved phytase product and new dosage tool
Danisco Animal Nutrition, a business division of DuPont Industrial Biosciences, launched an improved phytase product and a new dosage tool at AveSui 2014.
The improved phytase product, Axtra® PHY, is a patented Buttiauxellaphytase whichoffers unprecedented digestibility and phytate destruction benefits over bacterial equivalents due to its high and rapid activity in an animal''s upper digestive tract.
The higher bio-efficacy equates to cost savings of about US$1.08 per tonne of pig feed through availability of about 20% more phosphorus and calcium earlier in the digestive process. For poultry, the potential savings are even higher- about an additional US$1.23 per tonne of feed. Hence Axtra® PHY reduces the need for costly inorganic phosphorous supplementation and balances calcium levels to support skeletal and metabolic functions.
Improved phytate degradation in the upper gut ofa pig alsolead to an availability of about 10% more digestible energy. For poultry, the percentage is about 30%, equating to an additional cost saving of US$1.36 per tonne of feed.
The online Optimize Feed™ Service, a toolwhich enables customers to maximise profitability from use of the company''s bio-efficacious phytase products- Axtra® PHY, Phyzyme® XP and its Betafin® natural betaine- will also be launched at the show. It uses 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 replacement of costly methionine and choline.
In addition, a semi-quantitative Axtra® PHY FASTkit™ assay which quickly detects the presence of active Axtra® PHY phytase in the feed,was launched at the show.
Dr. Roselina Angel, associate professor at the University of Maryland, US,presented evidence that Axtra® PHY offers a superior solution to the challenges caused by calcium/available phosphorus imbalance (such as skeletal and metabolic disorders) during the poultry seminar master talk at the show.
Luciana Franco, technical sales manager at Danisco Animal Nutrition''s Brazilian office, said, "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 liquid and dry product forms. If a dry product form is preferred, maximum performance and ease of use is ensured through its Thermo Protection Technology granule, ensuring heat stability up to 95 degrees Celcius.