Nutrition Ensuring that the animal has all the nutrients needed to reach its full potential. It is also important to either limit the amount of undigested nutrients or control the types of undigested nutrients that reach the terminal ileum, so that we don’t provide substrates on which the non-beneficial bacterial populations can feed and thrive.
Microbiome The diversity of microorganism is key: where beneficial bacteria outnumber non-beneficial bacteria, keeping possible opportunistic pathogens under control. This avoids the occurrence of sub-clinical and clinical disease challenges that would otherwise reduce overall performance and profitability.
Gut & Immune Function They are vital to allow animals to maximize nutrient absorption and deal with challenges when they occur – whether they are bacterial, viral or environmental. Any immune response mounted by the animal uses energy and can negatively impact growth if the immune response is sustained or uncontrolled.