Intensive animal production requires high nutritious feeds. In practical diets fats and oils may represent a large part of the energy. However, fats and oils are lipophilic substances that need to be emulsified in order to be absorbed in the digestive tract, an aqueous environment. In young animals like piglets and broilers, this is a real challenge, because of the limited bile production. In case of digestive problems, fat digestion will deteriorate first.
Proper dietary fat
Fat rich diets are a must for animals in modern industries to grow fast and efficient. However, fat digestion is a real challenge for young broilers and weaned piglets, as they do not produce sufficient amounts of bile acids for proper emulsification. Without proper emulsification, dietary fat cannot effectively be used and may be a real risk to develop digestive problems.
Lyso-lecithins are hydrolysed lecithins that are known for their strong capacity to promote an oil-in-water emulsification. They have the ability to enhance the emulsification process, stimulate fat digestion and improve nutrient absorption. Framelco developed products with a natural source of hydrolysed lecithins which are able to improve feed efficiency and considerably reduce feed costs