Hyperprolific sows produce more piglets than they have functional teats, with modern sow lines usually having no more than 16. Hence, sows with more than 16 piglets per litter are known as hyperprolific. However, litters of 18–20 or more piglets are increasingly observed in pig production. Though such an increase in sow prolificacy is desirable for breeders, it is worrying because it leads to higher milk production requirements, prolonged parturition, maximum energy requirement during farrowing, and optimum nutrient supply to each foetus. In herds of pigs free from specific diseases, the number of stillborn piglets per litter should not exceed 5–7 % of the total number born. The percentage of stillborn piglets is often much higher among hyperprolific sows, which causes substantial economic losses, premature culling, and deterioration of sow health.

What Hyperprolific Sows Require?

The size and weight of the litter during farrowing and weaning will be influenced by the diet of the sow during lactation and gestation, which will directly affect the health of piglets. Hence, an appropriate nutrient rich diet is important to support nutrient supply to each foetus, farrowing process, and the onset of lactation in sows. Piglets’ growth rate relies considerably on the quantity and quality of the milk production during the pre-weaning period.

It takes many factors such as genetics, nutrition, feeding frequency, environment, body condition, length of lactation, and water intake to maximize milk production in sows. Sows can achieve and maintain high levels of milk production throughout their productive life if given adequate energy and nutrients.

PROLIFISOW

PROLIFISOW is a scientifically blended combination of plant-derived bioactive compounds having gluconeogenic precursors, which provides glucose, a source of energy. Galactagogue properties of PROLIFISOW help to induce, maintain, and increase milk production in sows. It has added benefits that improve health, and growth, and increase production efficiency in sows. Dietary supplementation of PROLIFISOW leads to a greater number of weaned piglets per sow.

How does it work?

Gluconeogenic Precursors

• Gluconeogenic precursors present in PROLIFISOW are important for maintaining blood glucose concentrations, which ensures continuous supply of glucose to energy-dependent tissues. It improves glucose transportation to each foetus of hyperprolific sow through umbilical cord. Also provides energy to the sows during farrowing, which helps reduce the farrowing time.

Galactagogue Properties

• Plant-derived herbs having galactagogue (lactogenic) activity increases milk production in hyperprolific sows. It also improves protein and fat content in sow colostrum and milk.

Muscle Function and Farrowing Success

• Maintaining the appropriate levels of nutrients in feed is crucial, as it plays a crucial role in regulating muscle contractility, including the myometrium, for smooth and efficient farrowing. It also reduces the number of stillbirths and shortens farrowing duration, especially in young sows.

Embryo Development and Placental Function

• It supports embryo implantation and the proper functioning of the placenta, which ensures optimum growth and development of the piglets during gestation.

Benefits

• Increases milk yield
• Enhances energy supply
• Reduces the number of stillbirths
• Improves milk quality
• Enhances nutrient digestibility
• Reduces farrowing time

 

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Minerals and vitamins play a vital role in raising healthy and productive pigs. For pigs, some crucial minerals include calcium, phosphorus, and zinc. Calcium is one of the essential minerals required for growth, bone strength, reproductive health, immune function, and the overall health of pigs. Low calcium intake through diet also affects the pig’s overall health and causes economic loss. Hence, it is crucial to fulfil the demand for calcium requirements at each developmental stage of a pig. Dietary calcium and phosphorus deficiencies affect the thickness of long bones and bone ash content. Growing pigs have a higher mineral requirement than adults, with no difference between the sexes. Calcium plays an important role in sows during gestation and lactation. However, not all calcium sources show maximum bioavailability and absorption in the body. Therefore, supplementation of calcium with maximum bioavailability is important in pigs.

Calcium Requirements In Pig Feed:

The National Research Council (NRC) estimates that 0.6% calcium and 0.5% phosphorus are needed for pigs weighing between 20 and 50 kg. A calcium and phosphorus inclusion of 0.10–0.15% in the meal should be sufficient. Sows require additional calcium during their pregnancies. Every fifteen to twenty days during pregnancy, a litter’s overall mineral content requirements double. Over 50% of the total amount of minerals needed is in the last two weeks of gestation. To reduce the sow’s mineral shortage, highly soluble calcium sources should be provided.

Importance Of Calcium At Each Developmental Stages Of Pig

1. Piglets: calcium supports their fast-growing bodies with the necessary minerals to build strong bones and muscles, setting them up for healthier weight gains and an enhanced immune system.
2. Growing Pigs: During the growth stage, pigs need large amounts of calcium to support their rapid development. It helps them reach optimal weights faster but also ensures balanced bone density, helping prevent fractures or other skeletal issues. It also supports blood clotting functions in response to any injury.
3. Breeding Sows: Calcium provides a more efficient source, helping support reproductive health, ensuring sufficient milk calcium content, and reducing the risk of bone depletion. Manipulation of calcium supplementation right before and after farrowing can increase milk yield during the first week of lactation. Calcium ions play a crucial role in regulating muscle contractility, with contractions induced and prolonged by an increased calcium concentration. Sows have a greater demand for calcium due to the requirement of larger litter sizes and increased milk yield. Supplementing calcium in feed significantly reduces the number of stillbirths and reduces the average farrowing duration of young sows.
4. Older Pigs: As pigs age, calcium ensures that they maintain bone strength and mobility, reducing joint stress and improving quality of life.

Choose Organic Calcium for Maximum Bioavailability

Bioavailability is defined as the proportion of a substance that enters the circulation when introduced into the body and so is able to have an active effect. Traditional inorganic calcium supplements, such as limestone, dicalcium phosphate, tricalcium phosphate, and calcium carbonate, have been used in pig industry, but they often fall short in terms of bioavailability. Due to this, much of the calcium passes directly through the digestive system without being fully absorbed. That’s where organic calcium sources should be considered by the farmer for pig health, providing superior bioavailability and consistent benefits across all age groups. Diets formulated with plant-based ingredients must therefore be supplemented with calcium.

Organic calcium is bound to organic molecules, which makes it easier for the body to recognize and absorb. Studies have shown that calcium from organic sources like algae and marine minerals shows bioavailability up to 90 to 95%, which is significantly higher than inorganic sources like calcium carbonate. Absorbed calcium goes directly into supporting skeletal development, muscle function, and even metabolic processes and leaves less waste behind. As more farmers turn towards sustainable and natural solutions, organic calcium stands out as a smart choice that promotes not only animal welfare but also farm profitability.

Benefits Of Calcium Bioavailability In Pigs:

CALSOW PLUS

CALSOW PLUS is a perfect combination of organic calcium supplements for a quick and long-lasting effect, enhanced with organic sources of calcium, to prevent and treat a decline in milk production in swine. With its high bioavailability, organic calcium meets the needs of pigs across all life stages, supporting growth, skeletal health, and reproductive function more effectively than inorganic options. It also provides the benefits of added glucogenic precursors to prevent energy imbalance during pregnancy and lactation.

BENEFITS:

• Ensures higher bioavailability
• Enhances milk production
• Improves bone development
• Provides energy to sows during farrowing
• Helps to reduce the number of stillbirths
• Reduces the average farrowing duration of young sows
• Strengthens immune system
• Maintains better growth

 

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Poultry farming is a rapidly expanding industry vital for meeting the food needs of a growing population. However, economic and production losses can significantly impact its sustainability and profitability. The poultry industry commonly faces economic losses due to the infestation of external parasites. Ectoparasites can cause a range of clinical impacts in poultry flocks, depending on the severity of the infestation. Mite parasites feed on the blood of chickens, while lice feed on dander and feathers. The red mite is more problematic for poultry producers.

Dermanyssus gallinae, the poultry red mite, is a ubiquitously present blood-sucking ectoparasite. They are typically nocturnal feeders that remain hidden during the day in cracks and crevices, cardboard boxes, nests, egg conveyor belts, and transportation cages. Flock infested by poultry red mite impacts the quality and quantity of eggs and meat produced.

The Life Cycle of Red Mites 

In appropriate conditions, the time between egg laying, moulting, and becoming an egg-producing adult is short.  With ideal temperature of 25-30°C and 70% humidity, the poultry red mite life cycle can complete in just 7–10 days, allowing infestations to develop quickly and reach severe levels. Adult poultry red mites can survive for around 9 months without feeding on poultry.

The poultry red mite goes through five distinct life stages: egg, larva, protonymph, deutonymph, and adult. The final three stages—protonymph, deutonymph, and adult—require blood feeding to support their development and growth. After mating, female mites lay between 4 to 8 eggs per day over a span of three days, contributing to rapid population growth. Generally, a female red mite is reproductively active for about 8 weeks in entire life span.

Impact of Poultry Red Mite Infestation on Flocks 

The consequences of a red mite infestation are far-reaching,

• Anaemia
• Retarded growth
• Stress and irritation
• Injurious pecking and feather loss
• Reduced quality and quantity of eggs
• Increased risk of disease transmission
• Mortality in severe conditions

 

The treatments currently used for red mite management include synthetic neurotoxic acaricides like organophosphates and pyrethroids. However, the use of chemicals creates multiple challenges, including the ineffectiveness of active ingredients, mite resistance, undesirable residues in the environment, and unacceptable risks to non-target organisms. To overcome these issues, alternative strategies are required. Among different physical and biological treatments, phytochemicals can be more impactful with less environmental harm.

LIMITER: A Natural Solution for Poultry Red Mite Management 

Limiter is a natural red mite management supplement for poultry. Using a unique combination of plant-derived components, Limiter targets blood-sucking stages of mites with a three-way mode of action:

• Gustatory Avoidance
• Olfactory Repellence
• Contact Toxicity

Mechanism of Action of LIMITER

The essential oil in the Limiter acts via two modes of action: first, by competitive inhibition at postsynaptic acetylcholine receptors, preventing normal acetylcholine binding, and second, by inactivating acetylcholinesterase, the enzyme responsible for breaking down acetylcholine. This dual action results in persistent stimulation of muscle cells. The resulting hyperstimulation eventually leads to muscle fatigue, paralysis, and death in red mites.

By integrating Limiter into a red mite management program, poultry producers can achieve effective, sustainable mite control while minimizing harm to the environment and supporting flock health.

“Boost Poultry Health Naturally—Say Goodbye to Poultry Red Mites with Limiter!”

 

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India is the largest producer of milk in the world, contributing 23% of global milk production. In three decades (the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s), the daily milk consumption in the country rose from a low of 107 grams per person in 1970 to 427 grams per person in 2020-21 as against the world average of 322 grams per day during 2021. Milk and milk products are rich sources of protein and minerals such as calcium, magnesium and phosphorus, which are essential in a healthy and balanced diet. Milk composition is economically important to milk producers and processors and nutritionally important to consumers.

The goal of milk producers is to modify composition as much as possible to meet market demand but to emphasize maximum yield of components in high-quality, wholesome milk.

Nutrients and their Challenges

In cattle, costliest part of nutrients are carbohydrate, protein, and fat. Maintaining balance and utilization of nutrients is most important to explore superior genetic potential.  Hence, an adequate supply of these nutrients through diet is crucial to maintain the overall health conditions of cattle.  Protein being one of the essential nutrients, is essential for milk production in cattle, as it supports milk synthesis, provides essential amino acids, and boosts energy levels. It also maintains the cow’s health, aids body tissue repair, and strengthens immune function.

Nutritional challenges arise due to inadequate nutrition and inferior quality of raw materials. Also, the nutrient requirement changes according to the environment, stages of lactation and gestation, and individual health and variation in breed/genetics.

Factors Affecting Milk Protein and Fat Content

• Nutrition
• Breed/Genetics
• Environment/Management
• Health/Physiology

Why is Protein Critical to Cattle Nutrition?

Protein is a vital nutrient for maintenance, growth, health, reproduction and lactation in cattle. Protein supplies the microbes in the gut, or rumen bugs, the ammonia and nitrogen sources they need to function. And these microbes are further digested by the cattle which provides microbial protein, an essential protein source in cattle. When cattle aren’t getting enough protein, microbial activity decreases, causing a lower rate of digestion. Decreased digestion results in less nutrition available for absorption by the animal. While these effects are internal, you would observe the consequences of protein deficiency in the growth of your cattle.

Protein Digestion in Ruminants

In dairy cows, an inadequate supply of protein through diet will result in reduced amino acid availability for milk protein synthesis, milk yield, and overall body conditions. Milk protein and fat percentage and composition can be changed through feeding. Absorbed amino acids are used mainly as building blocks for protein synthesis, as well as precursors for glucose and fatty acids synthesis. Thus, there is a need of amino acid optimization for better productivity of dairy cows.

KiFAY- Natural Amino Acid Optimizer

KiFAY is a natural amino acid optimizer, which improves the amino acid utilization in cattle to increase the protein content in milk. Its plant-based components retain amino acids in the body for the biosynthesis of proteins and fats, improving body conditions, increasing milk yield with enhanced nutritional values. Hence, it maximizes the availability of amino acid for maintaining the cattle in anabolic state of processes like protein synthesis. KiFAY also improves the palatability of feed, which lead to more consistent and adequate feed intake, directly supporting higher milk yields, improved milk quality, and weight gain.

How does it work

Benefits :

• Improves Milk protein
• Improves Milk SNF
• Enhances immunity
• Increases palatability of food
• Improves Dung texture
• Improves Skin Coat

 

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Shrimp is one of the most commonly consumed seafood around the world. Considering the population growth, there is an increase in demand for shrimp-based food products and shrimp farming plays a crucial role in meeting them. According to the FAO report 2008, the world shrimp catch is about 3.4 million tonnes per year, with Asia as the most noteworthy area for shrimp farming. World production of shrimp, both captured and farmed, is about 6 million tonnes, out of which about 60% enter the world market. Traditional farming methods are improving recently and new extensive as well as semi-intensive farms are being established at a rapid pace.

DISEASE: THE THREAT TO SHRIMP FARMING SUCCESS

The disease is a major limiting factor affecting the global production of cultivated shrimp. Intensive shrimp farming is commonly associated with disease outbreaks and is responsible for production loss due to either stunted growth in shrimp or mortality. Infectious diseases have affected shrimp farming industries drastically, and the majority of diseases are of bacterial and viral origin with few important diseases of protozoa and fungi. High stocking density can be considered as a major factor aiding the easy transmission of pathogens.

Shrimp diseases such as White feces syndrome (WFS), Hepatopancreatic microsporidiosis (HPM), vibriosis, and necrotizing hepatopancreatic (EMS/AHPND) impact shrimp farming to a greater extent.

ENTEROCYTOZOON HEPATOPENAEI (EHP) AND ITS IMPACT ON SHRIMP AQUACULTURE –

The hepatopancreas is an important organ for the absorption and storage of nutrients in shrimps. Hepatopancreatic microsporidiosis (HPM) is a common shrimp disease caused by Enterocytozoon hepatopenaei (EHP) which infects the hepatopancreatic cell. It is an intracellular microsporidian that replicates within the cytoplasm of the affected epithelial cells in the hepatopancreas.

Life cycle of EHP and routes of transmission

EHP in combination with other enteric pathogens and environmental stressors can lead to White Faces Syndrome (WFS), which refers to the presence of a floating white fecal string in ponds rearing shrimp. The main clinical sign of EHP is growth retardation, which results in an increased variability in size. In a more advanced stage, EHP-infected shrimp typically display soft shells, lethargy, reduced FCR, and an empty gut.

The use of synthetic antibiotics in shrimp farming is banned in some countries due to the potential for harmful effects on human health and the environment. Hence, natural products can be considered as the suitable and effective alternative. Due to the diverse and rich sources of active compounds in plants, they are highly influenced to control various pathogens. Phyto compounds can be utilized to improve immunity and prevent disease propagation during shrimp farming.

HEHPAVAX –A NATURAL AMINO ACID OPTIMIZER FOR HEALTHY HEPATOPANCREAS

HEHPAVAX is an aqua feed supplement that helps to protect hepatopancreas in shrimp by controlling EHP infection and white Feces Syndrome (WFS), and helps to prevent retarded growth in shrimp.

How HEHPAVAX works?

HEHPAVAX prevents the adhesion of the EHP spore wall to the epithelial cells of shrimp hepatopancreas. It helps to control infection by either killing spores outside the gut lumen or inhibiting polar tube extension by digesting polar tube components. It helps in the recovery of shrimp’s digestive system and improves gut health. It also helps to prevent white Feces Syndrome (WFS) in shrimps.

If the amino acid profile is poorly correlated to the requirement of the shrimp, then it leads to lower retention of synthesized protein. HEHPAVAX acts as an amino acid optimizer in shrimps that optimizes the utilization of protein depending on the optimal dietary amino acid profile of a species for protein synthesis. It improves the retention of the synthesized protein from the feed leading to higher growth rates and low protein turnover.

HEHPAVAX is a natural supplement to increase shrimp count leading to the economic growth of the farmer.

“Maximize shrimp health and improve your farm’s productivity with HEHPAVAX”uaculture with Pelletovin’

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