Supply concept for racing pigeons

This feeding concept has been developed for fanciers who want to feed their pigeons with the greatest possible safety and at the same time benefit from the properties of special, performance and health-promoting preparations. The feed basis of the supply plan is Mifuma Power Mix, as this means that feed changes within the week can be largely dispensed with.

1. Accelerate regeneration

Carbohydrates

To accelerate regeneration, we use particularly quickly available carbohydrates from Mumm and organic phosphorus from Rotosal. The pigeons regenerate much faster after the flight with carbohydrates and butafosfan because they primarily lack energy after the flight.

Fast regeneration through carbohydrates

Fast regeneration after each race is our first priority during the week. Science has given us some good advice on how to approach the needs of the horse.

Every race is a strain and the longer the flight time, the more energy is needed. Today, every well-read breeder should know that carbohydrates are metabolized first and after an hour of flight, fats are mainly used as an energy source. Protein burning is of no importance as an energy source during the flight. Regardless of whether there is a tailwind or a headwind, energy reserves are immediately built up again after each race. The easiest and quickest way to store carbohydrates is in the form of glycogen in the liver and muscles.

In order to shorten the regeneration phase, it is therefore sensible to feed carbohydrates as early as possible. The “quickest” way to do this is via the water and a little longer with carbohydrate-rich grains. The drinking trough also has the advantage that the pigeons usually drink plenty of water immediately after arrival, meaning that the regeneration of these energy reserves begins very early. A combination of fast and long-lasting carbohydrates is recommended, which allows the important blood sugar level to be kept constant.

In addition to replenishing glycogen stores, the antioxidant vitamin C can help to stabilize the bodys own defenses and accelerate regeneration processes at a cellular level. Vitamin C promotes iron absorption in the intestine, is involved in protein metabolism and the bodys own hormone synthesis. It is also known that this valuable vitamin is indirectly involved in fat burning in the muscles. A vitamin C dose immediately after the flight is also recommended.

Another factor in longer races is the increased fat burning, oxidation of free fatty acids and the associated formation of so-called ketone bodies.

Therefore, after flights of more than 2 hours, we also recommend feeding the organic phosphorus butaphosphane to accelerate the regeneration of metabolic byproducts. This substance has been used in livestock farming for many years to relieve the liver and regenerate after physical exertion. Especially after moderate and severe exhaustion, you can see how quickly the pigeons overcome the physical strain and regenerate.

Proteins

To ensure the recovery and maintenance of tissues and muscles the day after the flight, we use highly concentrated animal protein from K + K Protein 3000, which is highly available and essential for rapid regeneration.

Accelerate regeneration with protein

The maintenance and restoration of the integrity of tissues such as muscles and ligaments as well as internal organs, blood and liver is our second main concern over the course of the week.

This is why protein in larger, but easily digestible and highly available quantities is of great importance for building muscle the day after the race. There is scientific data on this from Prof. Haas of the University of Kiel, which was studied in pigeons regarding protein metabolism. In the blood of racing pigeons, a marker can be found the day after the race that indicates that muscle has been broken down. This is not found immediately after the race, for example, which means that no muscle (protein) is burned during the race. But the day after the race, when the quickly recharged energy reserves (glycogen) are already full again, the metabolism carries out a kind of inspection. During the regeneration of the musculoskeletal system, structures of the muscle fibrils are renewed. For this, the metabolism needs available amino acids (AA) in sufficient quantities and the essential AA in a favorable ratio to one another. This complex issue is, however, quite easy to fulfill.

Animal proteins or mixtures of animal and plant proteins with the addition of the first-limiting amino acids are ideal as a protein source.

Under no circumstances should you feed large amounts of protein on the day of the flight, as the metabolism would otherwise produce the energy it needs first from the protein (gluconeogenesis). Proteins cannot be fully metabolized, which means that large amounts of ammonia are produced. This leads to lue blood and is ultimately a cell poison. The metabolism can produce and excrete urea and uric acid from this. However, this costs energy and is therefore an unnecessary burden, which unnecessarily delays regeneration. This unfavorable build-up of toxins can be avoided by applying the recommendations for regeneration carbohydrates and regeneration proteins in that order.

Electrolytes and short-chain amino acids are another way to support regeneration. Electrolytes are important for the acid-base balance and compensate for salt losses. Since birds, like our pigeons, do not have sweat glands, no electrolyte deficiency can arise from flying. This is why electrolytes are more important for preparing for the next race from the middle to the end of the week.

Amino acid preparations (AA) to improve regeneration are supported by scientific reports. In contrast to feeding protein-rich grains or modern protein powders, only individual AA or short-chain AA compounds are fed via the corresponding preparations, often via the drinking trough. In contrast to the additional protein feeding on the day of the flight described above, these do not represent a burden, but rather support regeneration and relieve the liver.

Short-chain amino acids

We use our Bt-Amin forte to replenish amino acid stores immediately after the flight. It contains essential amino acids in high doses and also covers the pigeons B-vitamin requirements after the flight without unnecessarily stressing the metabolism.

Accelerate regeneration with amino acids

In addition to the immediate intake of readily available carbohydrates directly after the race, recent studies from the field of various endurance sports show that the intake of short-chain amino acids in the first two hours after exertion improves the regeneration of heavily stressed muscle tissue.

The background to this is that muscle fibers are injured during intensive endurance sports and their rapid regeneration is significantly promoted by readily available amino acids. One important finding is particularly important for our current regeneration recommendations, because it is not just the amount of amino acids that is important for regeneration, but also the time at which the anabolic amino acids are consumed. Today we want to supply individual amino acids in combination with readily available carbohydrates in the first two hours after intensive training or races. As already explained under the regeneration of carbohydrates, the glycogen stores are replenished very quickly after the flight. What is new is that the necessary repair processes for injured muscle fibers can be initiated very quickly with the intake of carbohydrates. There is data that shows that the targeted combination of carbohydrates with the corresponding amino acids is very beneficial, as the hormone insulin, whose release is also stimulated in racing pigeons by the intake of carbohydrates, promotes the formation of new muscle proteins. In this respect, our first regeneration recommendation can promote muscle growth hormonally by directly ingesting carbohydrates via the first drink after the race. This is achieved very simply by combining the “carbohydrate” regeneration phase with the regeneration of short-chain amino acids in the drinking water after the flight. In contrast to feeding protein-rich grains or “modern” protein powders, only individual AS or short-chain AS compounds are fed via the corresponding preparations, often via the drink. These do not represent a burden, but are immediately available to the metabolism without long, energy-intensive digestive work, thus supporting regeneration and also relieving the liver.

Another aspect that supports the feeding of amino acid preparations is the knowledge that a full amino acid store supports the immune system.

It is also known that a full store helps prevent injuries to the musculoskeletal system.
The muscles show fewer signs of fatigue and better muscular and structural integrity of the muscle tissue is described. Amino acids should therefore be administered before intensive training and competitions. Particularly short, intensive exertion (preliminary and private training flights) leads to over-acidification through lactate and, during longer exertion, through ammonia.

Some of the essential amino acids counteract this and are therefore an important recommendation for preparation in spring, as increased ammonia concentrations have a tiring effect. The new form of long-term and highly concentrated supply of amino acids can therefore increase performance in competition as well as in the important preparation.

2. Reduce infection pressure

Prevention is better than cure

We use Avidress Plus for drinking water disinfection. This lowers the pH value of the water and, in combination with UsneGano, reduces the infection pressure.

Prevention instead of cure with medium-chain fatty acids

As we know, drinking water is an ideal medium for pathogenic germs and for this reason it is the main transmission route for disease in racing pigeon farming. For this reason, over 10 years ago, a reduction in the pH value of drinking water in the supply of racing pigeons became common practice.

The reduction to a pH value of 4.5 means that, for example, trichomonads cannot multiply in the drinking water and thus the treatment of these scourges with medicines can be reduced to a minimum.

Conventional preparations for acidifying drinking water develop their effect reliably and safely in the drinking water and in the anterior digestive tract. An effect on the intestinal tract was initially not sufficiently possible because they are neutralized by special buffer substances after passing through the stomach. In order to achieve an effect deep into the small intestine, since this year it has been possible to extend the effect with the help of special fatty acids. This mixture of short and medium chain fatty acids has a traditional pH-lowering effect and an innovative intestinal action against bacteria that are difficult to fight, such as streptococci, staphylococci and clostridia.

The way the new medium chain fatty acids work is simple but very effective. They are not neutralized by the buffer substances and reach the pigeons small intestine unchanged. The pathogenic germs want to use the fatty acids as an energy source and therefore absorb them into the cell interior. Inside the cell, the medium chain fatty acids then have an antibacterial effect and render pathogenic germs harmless. This renders the pathogens in the intestine harmless and at the same time reduces the risk of a new infection via the drinking trough. Furthermore, the new acid combination protects the positive intestinal flora and optimizes nutrient absorption.

The use of butyric acid has proven to be particularly recommended as an addition to the short and medium chain fatty acids, because butyric acid is a main source of nutrients for the epithelial cells of the intestinal mucosa and is therefore extremely useful for intestinal regeneration after illnesses have been overcome.

These new acid combinations are therefore ideal for the prevention of intestinal imbalances. In order to achieve the optimal effectiveness of this combination, it has proven useful in practice to use it over a longer period of time in stressful phases, such as the beginning of the training phase of the young animals.

3. Strengthen immunity

Improve immune competence

The 1.3 - 1.6 ß-glucans contained in the Immune Booster activate the immune system and the specific powder celluloses lead to an enlargement of the intestinal villi, which increases the pigeons defenses.

Boost your immune system with good gut health

In addition to the factors of the 7-point plan mentioned above, it is important to supplement the pigeons with vital substances all year round. These include vitamins, trace elements and minerals.These so-called micronutrients are essential for a healthy organism, but do not provide it with energy. This is what distinguishes them from the macronutrients fat, carbohydrates and proteins. Vital substances should nevertheless be supplemented both during the racing season and during breeding and rest periods, as they are involved in a variety of metabolic processes.

The most well-known group of vital substances are vitamins, which can be divided into fat-soluble and water-soluble. Vitamins that are soluble in fat include A, D, E and K. For example, vitamin E is used as a so-called reeding vitamin and has now proven itself in most mating preparations. The well-known C and B vitamins are water-soluble, for example B12 is significantly involved in blood formation and the breakdown of certain fatty acids. In addition to the increased vitamin requirement, there is an increased demand for trace elements and minerals during the racing season, which is why an additional magnesium supplement, for example, supports muscle function. When supplementing vital substances, it is important to note that a certain requirement should not be exceeded during the racing season in order to avoid metabolic stress.

It has proven to be effective to administer micronutrients in the middle of the week during the racing season, ideally via the feed, as this allows them to be absorbed quickly and distributed evenly among all pigeons. Neutral mixed oils made up of various vegetable oils, lecithin and fish oils are best suited to binding the vital substances to the feed. The unsaturated fatty acids from the fish and vegetable oils are involved in hormone synthesis and cell structure and also have an anti-inflammatory effect. Saturated fatty acids, on the other hand, which are usually used to generate energy, have been used correctly in the form of sheep fat in the keeping of racing pigeons for some time.

When composing valuable mixed oils, two components are useful for optimal pigeon nutrition. Firstly, lecithin, which is only contained in low concentrations in many vegetable oils, should be added due to its extremely positive properties in fat metabolism. Secondly, vegetable rice germ oil is an essential component as it provides many important ingredients such as vitamin E and gamma oryzanol. The E vitamin described has a fertility-enhancing effect and acts as a radical scavenger, thereby protecting the cells from oxidative stress. In addition, the plant substance gamma oryzanol contained in it has a positive effect on muscle building. In the discussion about the optimal administration of vital substances, it must be pointed out that saturated and unsaturated fatty acids have proven to be very valuable for micronutrient absorption. These can be supplemented in the form of animal or plant origin, for example through selected mixed oils or energy-rich compounds such as sheep fat.

4. Stimulate metabolism

L-carnitine and iodine

The metabolism is stimulated at the beginning of the week with Hexenbier and iodine. The performance capacity of the muscles is fully utilized with the help of L-carnitine (Carni-Speed), which makes the pigeons tire more slowly during the flight and improves their training performance.

Stimulate metabolism with L-carnitine and iodine

L-carnitine is a functional active ingredient with key functions in energy metabolism. Studies show a clear effect of long-term feeding of pure carnitine. It is proven that at least 50 mg of L-carnitine per pigeon must be provided daily in order to see a significant increase in performance.

It is absolutely necessary to ensure a continuous supply of L-carnitine during the race, as this is the only way L-carnitine can be absorbed into the muscle cells. The performance-enhancing effects will therefore only occur after long-term administration and will manifest themselves in an increased enjoyment of training.

The main importance of L-carnitine lies in the transport of fatty acids from the cell plasma into the mitochondria, i.e. into the power plants of the cells, and thus in the energy production from fatty acids, which is important for the race. L-carnitine has the ability to prevent muscle fatigue and cramping by binding free acetyl residues and thus preventing their damaging effect on muscle cells. L-carnitine also acts as a buffer for damaging lactic acid, so that the muscle does not become acidic so quickly under extreme stress. Under ormal living conditions (outside of travel times), the need for L-carnitine can be covered largely by the bodys own synthesis. A deficiency can nevertheless occur if there is a high need for it despite a low intake (grain mixed feed has an extremely low L-carnitine content).

We must assume that there is a significantly increased need when physical strain increases through training and racing. We therefore recommend feeding L-carnitine over a longer period of time, which is why the positive effect can be expected. Racing pigeons tire less quickly, which means that the flight speed can be kept high over a longer period of time. The indirect cell protection function of L-carnitine protects the muscle. This counteracts the harmful acidic development of the muscles and the pigeon can thus achieve top performance over the long term.

Active metabolism in racing pigeon sport

An active metabolism is a prerequisite for top performance in modern racing pigeon sport. We recommend a traditional preparation to activate the metabolism. Functional additives can also achieve performance-enhancing effects! A more than central concern of our recommendations.

For activation, we use the strong stimulating effect of high amounts of iodine on the metabolism. This makes it very easy to get pigeons in shape. After just a few doses of elemental iodine, a clear change in the pigeons can be seen, but this can only be achieved with elemental iodine. In addition to thyroid function, iodine plays an important role in regulating physiological processes such as growth, moulting and reproduction as well as immune functions and it has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. Furthermore, iodine is also of great importance in the treatment of fungal diseases, such as infections with Candida fungi. Following antibiotic treatment, administration of iodine for several days is recommended. In addition, iodine is of great importance in the treatment and prevention of smallpox due to its disinfecting effect.

5. Supplement vital substances

Vital substances

For further flights, it is essential to provide the pigeons with additional energy sources such as oregano sheep fat and energy oil. In order to meet the increased metabolic requirements for vitamins and minerals, we recommend drying with RO 200 ready.

Vitamins for top performance in pigeons

In addition to the factors of the 7-point plan mentioned above, it is important to supplement the pigeons with vital substances all year round. These include vitamins, trace elements and minerals.
These so-called micronutrients are essential for a healthy organism, but do not provide it with energy. This is what distinguishes them from the macronutrients fat, carbohydrates and proteins. Vital substances should nevertheless be supplemented both during the racing season and during breeding and rest periods, as they are involved in a variety of metabolic processes.

6. Keep airways clear

Probiotics - little helpers, big effect

After rainy flights or longer express stays, treating the mucous membranes with Avisana has proven effective. The pigeons then have bright white noses and clean throats.

Probiotics – small helpers, big impact for the respiratory tract

In modern racing pigeon sport, keeping the respiratory tract healthy during the season is of the highest priority.

Conventional methods such as antibiotic treatment for one or two days lead to a poor resistance of the available drugs to pathogens that can cause respiratory diseases. Röhnfried has therefore researched in a completely new direction and is now using a completely safe method to keep the pigeons respiratory tract healthy with the help of new types of probiotic bacteria.

If you take a closer look at the mucous membranes from a microbiological point of view, you can find both pathogenic and non-pathogenic germs, so-called probiotics, through appropriate examinations.

Recent research shows that bacteria exchange information via cell-cell communication (quorum sensing). These are very complex processes in which messenger substances ultimately form the corresponding signals. Bacteria signal optimal conditions when there is plenty of space and a good supply of food, which then leads to increased reproduction and cell division. Free space and a good supply of food signal good conditions and encourage reproduction.

Little space and little food, on the other hand, cause the microorganisms to transform into a permanent stage, a so-called sporoid form. This means that bacteria produce signals due to a high population density, i.e. many benign bacteria in a small space, which cause all bacteria to form a permanent form (spore).

This finding was the starting point of our completely new hygiene approach: This does not involve disinfection, but rather so-called microbiological management is carried out on the mucous membrane through the continuous colonization with probiotic bacteria. Benign bacteria clean the surfaces, so to speak, by preventing the unwanted germs from multiplying due to the signals and thus being displaced by the probiotic bacteria.

The new generation of probiotic microorganisms use this completely new hygiene approach by colonizing the mucous membranes and thus creating competition for food and space against the pathogenic germs. This microbiological cleaning of the mucous membranes creates a healthy and stable microflora. The formation of this probiotic microflora on the pigeons mucous membranes provides protection against infections before and after the race, especially when transporting the pigeons in the cabin transporter.

Powers of nature

Especially before hot flights, but also before the start of the season, it makes sense to keep the airways clear from the inside with herbal oils and herbal mixtures such as Avimycin and Atemfrei. The biggest advantage of this combination is that it does not damage the intestinal flora.

Atemwegsinfektionen mit Senfölen natürlich begegnen

There is a herb for every illness. The importance of this wisdom from the well-known priest and naturopath Sebastian Kneipp is becoming more and more important in modern racing pigeon racing every year. More and more bacteria are becoming resistant to classic antibiotics. The so-called herbal antibiotics are therefore increasingly becoming the focus of our research into the treatment of respiratory infections.

In addition to the effect against bacteria, we often also find an effect against fungi and viruses. Side effects of herbal antibiotics, on the other hand, are rarely observed or are only slight. The development of resistance is even completely unknown. Another advantage of natural antibiotics: They do not damage the beneficial bacteria that live in harmony with us, e.g. intestinal bacteria, and thus indirectly strengthen our immune system. This is why herbal antibiotics are particularly suitable for prevention. In addition, they also supply the organism with vitamins, minerals, trace elements and other vital substances.

How herbal antibiotics work

Strong antibiotic substances can be found in all cruciferous plants (e.g. horseradish) and many lily plants (e.g. garlic). The inhibitory effects are usually due to the sulfur compounds and essential oils they contain. Only our modern processes make it possible to use natural substances effectively.

Nasturtium and horseradish have been used for centuries in traditional monastic medicine to treat respiratory infections due to the healing effects of their ingredients - mustard oils. But only through breeding and controlled cultivation can high concentrations of mustard oils be achieved in the medicinal plant. Mustard oils inhibit the growth of pathogens.

The benzyl mustard oil of nasturtium shows a broad antibacterial effect in the gram-positive and gram-negative range. To explain: Gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria differ in their structure. Gram-positive bacteria include, for example, streptococci and staphylococci, and gram-negative bacteria include E. coli and salmonella.
The allyl mustard oil from horseradish root shows good effectiveness in the gram-positive spectrum, the bacteria that are often involved in respiratory infections, while 2-phenyl mustard oil shows an expanded spectrum of activity in the gram-negative (E. coli and salmonella) range. Both plant substances together form a particularly effective herbal alternative to chemical antibiotics.

In order to improve these extremely successful combinations of active ingredients and to use synergistic effects, it is possible to use other plant substances. For example, turmeric is known to have anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties, which people in many Far Eastern countries have always used in traditional natural medicine.

Combinations of turmeric, nasturtium and horseradish should be enriched with a milk thistle extract in powder form, as this contains silymarin, which has a detoxifying effect and is used in human medicine for liver therapy. As we now know, the liver plays an important role as the main metabolic organ, as specialized viruses (e.g. adenoviruses) also attack the liver directly and weaken it. In addition, many metabolic products and medications are broken down by the liver, which is why it has a special protective status.

In contrast to classic antibiotics, these natural active ingredients can also kill viruses, yeasts and fungi - exactly where the infection occurs. This is because the mustard oils enter the blood in the upper section of the intestine. This means that the naturally occurring good intestinal bacteria are not attacked. They are particularly important in the intestine for digestion and for a functioning immune system. After being absorbed into the blood, the mustard oils, bound to proteins, circulate in the bloodstream and finally accumulate in the excretory organs, the urinary tract and the lungs. The blood flow to the target organs can be further intensified with plant substances that increase blood flow, such as capsaicin, which comes from chili peppers.

Breathe freely

At home, the pigeon orients itself according to its sense of smell. It is therefore important that the pigeons are sent to the races with clear airways. Rozitol cleanses the noses and promotes the elimination of stuck mucus.

Why should we keep the airways clear? For decades, we pigeon breeders have been talking about how we need to keep the airways of our pigeons clear in order to achieve top prices. We are also convinced of this, and not only because it is important for the pigeons to be able to freely take in the optimal amount of oxygen, but because it has been known for several years that the orientation of racing pigeons can also be achieved through their sense of smell.

For this reason, we at Röhnfried have been pursuing the concept of strengthening the pigeons airways from the inside for some time. On the one hand, this is done very successfully from the inside using the antibiotic mustard oils of nasturtium and horseradish, which – without damaging the pigeons’ intestinal flora – act on the respiratory tract via the bronchi (avimycin).

On the other hand, it is done through the liberating effects of the natural herbal oils such as thyme, licorice and eucalyptus, as they stimulate the ciliated epithelium of the lower respiratory tract (trachea) (breath-free) and thus allow dust particles to be expelled from the inside. However, if there are incrustations or heavy mucus build-up in the upper sinus area, we have recently started using another strategy to clear the airways.

With this new product from Röhnfried, it is possible to quickly and effectively clean stubborn incrustations and dust deposits from autumn and winter by producing heavy mucus in the upper mucous membranes. This new cleaner also has an antibacterial effect on the mucous membrane and thus helps to fight off pathogenic germs. Observations over the last few years show that these methods, in conjunction with probiotic bacteria as a protective shield (Avisana), can keep the sinus area healthy, which means that antibiotic treatments of the respiratory tract, which always have an undesirable side effect and affect the important intestinal balance, can be reduced to a minimum. In fact, it has now been very successful to completely avoid them during the racing season.

This new cleaner can be given directly into the pigeons nose or administered via drinking water. Since we suspect a short-term clouding of the olfactory sense of orientation (sense of smell) shortly after using the preparation, we recommend that you apply it directly into the nose at least five days before the flight or training.

7. Optimize mineral intake

Minerals and trace elements

In addition to the objectives outlined above, a continuous and optimally balanced supply of grit and minerals should be a matter of course. A daily dose of Reise-Mineral together with Taubenfreund Grit with aniseed and Expert Mineral ensures an optimized supply of minerals and trace elements.

Supplement minerals and trace elements sensibly

Minerals are inorganic substances that cannot usually be replaced by other elements. Since a deficiency impairs physical well-being and performance, it is important to ensure a continuous supply of all minerals and trace elements.

Even the most varied grain mixture does not contain enough calcium, so calcium-containing supplements must be fed at all times, including outside of breeding and moulting (race flights, rest and winter phases). Particularly in todays keeping methods, with very limited free flight, the pigeons are crucially dependent on the breeder feeding them valuable minerals. Calcium (Ca) and phosphorus (P) are basic substances for bone formation and bone metabolism. Ca also has important functions in muscle and heart activity, blood clotting and in maintaining the acid-base balance. Calcium deficiency in breeding leads to crooked breastbones and disruption of egg shell formation.

The macro elements magnesium, sodium, potassium, chlorine or sulphur are involved in many different ways in metabolism, they activate enzymes, are necessary for neuromuscular stimulus transmission, are required for optimal muscle activity, are involved in the osmotic as well as acid-base and electrolyte balance and are also needed to produce stomach acid (H-CL). This makes them essential for a strong willingness to perform.

The trace elements, as the name suggests, only occur in small quantities in the body. Nevertheless, they are important for fatty acid and cholesterol synthesis, important for the immune system and are involved in energy metabolism. To summarize, both macro and trace elements are vital substances that cannot usually be replaced by other elements. Since a deficiency impairs physical well-being and performance, it is important to ensure a constant supply of all minerals and trace elements. Special mixtures of minerals are available for different requirements.

All of our mixtures naturally also contain stomach stones for the mechanical digestive activity in the gizzard. Without stomach stones, the grain feed is not optimally utilized and digestive problems arise. The diverse composition and excellent acceptance are the basis for optimal care.
The special mineral feed is fed in small quantities once a day, before or after the actual feeding. This encourages the pigeons to absorb the vital minerals every day. The mixture is also refined with herbs and other intestinal regulating substances.

The clay bound to our minerals promotes the formation of digestive juices and thus has a positive effect on digestion. The improved feed utilization and intestinal stabilization leads to increased performance in the long term. This is a decisive advantage in optimized feeding.