Trace element methionine hydroxy analog chelate helps sows achieve optimal performance
According to the National Scientific Research Council (2012), lactating sows require twice as much copper as pregnant sows, which is indicative of the high nutritional needs of high-performing sows. In addition, high-performing sows have progressive bone demineralization, which can also cause problems.
Piglets face different problems as they age, including diarrhea, slow growth, low feed intake, healthy immune systems, and stiff pigs. These problems can be minimized with adequate trace elements. High bioavailability of trace elements, such as trace element methionine hydroxy analog chelate (MMHAC), creates the greatest opportunity for sows to achieve optimal performance.
Compared with other trace element sources, feeding MMHAC to sows can increase litter size, reduce sow culling and culling rates, improve sow reproductive performance, and enable piglets with heavier birth weight and better performance.
Lameness is one of the leading causes of culling rates in young sows, but of course it can be caused by several other factors, structural defects, scratches, uneven toes and pathogens can all contribute to lameness and poor movement. Osteochondrosis is a disease caused by interfering problems with the cartilage growth surface, a precursor to leg disease in sows. With sufficient trace elements, these movement problems can be well eliminated. The increased trace elements can provide the necessary mineral elements for bone and tissue growth and reduce the occurrence of problems. MMHAC with high bioavailability allows animals to utilize more minerals and improve animal performance indicators.
As production parameters need to be kept in a constant state, trace elements become even more important in maintaining animal health and improving production performance. Trace elements have been used for decades as an additive in inorganic form, and this form is moving towards a more complete approach to meet producers’ diverse needs for mineral nutrient sources. The use of MMHAC with chelate zinc, Copper Methionine, and Glycinate Manganese trace elements in sow production allows the producer to maximize benefits and get more out of the animal.
https://www.arshinefeed.com/Knowledge/trace-element-methionine-hydroxy-analog-chelate-helps-sows-achieve-optimal-performance
0
