In intensive animal production, efficiency does not depend solely on feed formulation. It also depends on the animal’s ability to digest, absorb and properly utilise nutrients. When gut health is compromised or digestive transit becomes faster than desirable, feed remains in contact with enzymes, digestive juices and intestinal villi for less time, which can lead to lower productive efficiency.

A common challenge in intensive production

In both poultry and pig production, the digestive tract is subject to high productive demands. In poultry, rapid intestinal transit is a common phenomenon in intensive production, linked to high feed intake and to the physiology of animals selected to grow quickly or to produce a large number of eggs in a short period of time.

When feed moves too quickly through the digestive tract, the time available for digestion and nutrient absorption is reduced. As a result, feed utilisation decreases and farm performance may be affected.

Beyond transit: the importance of a functional intestine

Alquerfeed Diatom AN is formulated with activated diatoms, intestinal conditioning pronutrients and antimicrobial phenolic compounds. This combination makes it possible to act not only on the control of digestive transit, but also on the maintenance of overall gut health.

Activated diatoms help to reduce peristalsis and prolong the time feed remains in the intestine. This promotes greater contact between nutrients, digestive enzymes, digestive juices and the intestinal absorption surface, improving feed utilisation.

A solution of interest for poultry and pigs

This approach is especially relevant in species where digestive efficiency directly affects productive results. In poultry, Alquerfeed Diatom AN can be a useful tool to help control digestive transit and support overall gut health, especially in situations where intestinal disorders are associated with accelerated transit.

In pigs, trials carried out in fattening pigs show that Alquerfeed Diatom AN significantly slows gastrointestinal transit, increasing intestinal retention time and improving nutrient digestibility. These studies also showed improvements in productive parameters such as final weight, average daily gain and feed conversion ratio.

Intestinal health for better performance

In a context where every point of feed conversion and every improvement in digestibility matters, acting on intestinal physiology is an effective way to optimise performance. Alquerfeed Diatom AN offers a technical approach aimed at controlling digestive transit and supporting gut health, with value for both poultry and pig production.