The importance of germination in the commercial life of chickens
Channel: AdisseoFeedsolutions
Date: 2020-03-18

Supplementation of Alterion®, at the recommended dosage, results in consistently greater performance of broiler chickens. The improved growth and feed conversion can be explained by enhanced gut health parameters.  As feed intake remains unchanged between control and Alterion®-based diet. The performance benefit of Alterion® has been demonstrated by increased nutrient utilization, control of inflammation, reinforced barrier function and a shift in microbial populations towards beneficial bacteria (that may limit the development of pathogens and reduce the incidence of infection). 
These observations originate from investigations into the mode of action of Alterion®. Anti-inflammatory and microbiota-modulating metabolites, components produced by Alterion® and secreted into its environment., have been identified and quantified. These metabolites can only be produced by Alterion® when it is present in the gut as vegetative (active) cells. Therefore, the germination process in the intestine is crucial to the beneficial effects of Alterion®. Damien PRÉVÉRAUD, PhD, Global Technical and Scientific Manager Health by Nutrition at Adisseo, answer all of our questions.