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MCFA technology: New Option for Swine Producers’ Toolbox
Posted in: Pork Insight Articles, Production by student on June 19, 2018
Publication: Prairie Hog Country, June/July 2018
Summary: MCFA is feed additive technology that utilizes molecules of carbon to enhance the pigs gut morphology. Supporting gut morphology should influence performance parameters such as gain and feed conversion ratio and beneficial wellness support. MCFA aids in helping to reduce the use of antimicrobials in the diet. This is necessary as the industry focus is to enforce the use of antimicrobials only under veterinary provision. Due to the natural occurrence of MCFA’s they fulfill niche market requirements which are becoming more preferred and accepted by consumers. Research has demonstrated that the health status of the gastrointestinal tract is strongly associated with the overall health of the animal. MCFA’s help to optimize gut health and performance.