Finding an effective replacement for vitamin E in feed for pigs

摘要

The current situation regarding a shortage in supply of vitamin E makes it even more interesting to look at possible alternatives to substitute vitamin E in feed. Savings can reach up to 75%!Some fruits, berries and herbs have a high content of polyphenols that possess interesting properties in feed for animals.Selected polyphenols have the potential to partially replace vitamin E in animal feed. Animals are often fed vitamin E far beyond the minimum standard to ensure a sufficient level of antioxidants to counteract oxidative stress.It is therefore possible to replace that part of the vitamin E content in the feed above the minimum standard and even improve the results. Several trials indicate that at least 50% of vitamin E content above 15ppm can be replaced in feed for pigs.