Trial Summary Orego-Stim® Supports Lamb Growth Performance & Feed Efficiency
SUMMARY
- Optimal lamb growth performance and feed efficiency post-weaning can help to support producer profitability by reducing number of days to market, as well as reducing feed costs to reach target weights.
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Phytogenic feed additives, such as natural oregano essential oil, have been proven to provide multiple benefits for livestock producers.
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In this study (Gümüş et al, 2017) lambs fed Orego-Stim supplemented diets demonstrated a numerically greater average daily gain and an improved feed efficiency compared to lambs fed control diets.
BACKGROUND
- Efficient growth of lambs not only helps to minimise carbon output, but also has a positive economic impactfor producers, as lambs are reared and sold more quickly (Patel, 2020).
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Improving weaner body weights and growth is likely to reduce post-weaning mortality (Cambell et al., 2009).
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Post-weaning, target growth rates of 200g/day should be achieved, but less than 100 g/day is commonly reached (Patel, 2020).
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100% natural oregano essential oil provides many well-documented functions, including antibacterial, antiprotozoal, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and immunomodulatory properties. In addition, as a flavouring compound, it can also help to support voluntary feed intakes.
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Orego-Stim is a high quality phytogenic eubiotic composed of 100% natural oregano essential oil.
TRIAL DESIGN
RESULTS
- Average body weight gain was numerically increased in lambs fed OS supplemented diets. Lambs from the OS1 dietary group had an 11% greater daily gain compared to the control group and lambs from the OS2 group had a 23% greater daily gain compared to control fed lambs (Figure 1).
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Lambs fed OS supplemented diets required less feed as they were more feed efficient, with those from the OS1 group consuming 2.2% less feed than the control group and lambs from the OS2 group consuming 6% less feed compared to control fed lambs.
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Feed conversion ratios were also improved in lambs supplemented with OS1 and OS2, by 10 and 21 points respectively (Figure 2).
Orego-Stim is Anpario's 100% natural high quality oregano essential oil (OEO) additive range.
- OEO naturally contains antimicrobial and antioxidant compounds to support a healthy digestive system and aid nutrient absorption.
- Supports animal's natural defence mechanism and aids natural immunity.
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Disclaimer: No performance benefits are guaranteed. The information presented is based on published work by Gümüş et al, 2017 and was correct at the time of collateral creation.
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