Orego-Stim® Reduces Faecal Egg Count in Cage-Free Laying Hens
Customer Summary
- A cage-free production system located in Midwest USA.
- This system has had issues with a high incidence of roundworm (Ascaridia galli).
Product Background
- Orego-Stim (OS) is a high quality eubiotic composed of 100% natural oregano essential oil.
- Developed to support intestinal health in poultry and maintain optimum gut integrity.
Orego-Stim Application and Parameters Assessed
- Faecal egg count was undertaken across 3 flocks.
- Layer diets were supplemented with OS at 600 g/tonne of feed for 14 consecutive days.
- Faecal samples were analysed for the number of roundworm eggs per gram (EPG) of faeces, both prior to and following the 14 days of OS supplementation.
Results
CONCLUSION
- Roundworm infection is a genuine concern for the industry and consumers.
- Feeding Orego-Stim for 14 consecutive days successfully reduced roundworm faecal egg counts in all flocks, with an average EPG reduction of 54% achieved.
Want To See The Benefits Yourself?
Orego-Stim is Anpario's 100% natural high quality oregano essential oil (OEO) additive, available in both liquid and powder. Suitable for all poultry (chickens, ducks, turkeys), game birds, pigs, dairy and beef calves, fancy and racing pigeons, as well as equine.
- Herby and aromatic encourages feed intakes;
- Supports digestive health and nutrient absorption;
- Rich in antioxidants to maintain health and well-being.
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