Protimax; Ready to Feed Antibodies
It’s no secret that eggs are considered nature’s perfect nutritional delivery system but how does this relate to feeding livestock? Trouw Nutrition’s Protimax® product consists of spray dried whole eggs containing egg-based antibodies derived from hens strategically vaccinated with specific antigens over time. Protimax may improve performance and maintain feed intake when specific challenges arise.
The science behind egg-based antibody production shows passive immunity is transferred via the egg. While the egg is developing, the hen produces antibodies, functional proteins and other key nutritional elements. When hens are exposed to various pathogens, they create specific antibodies to help their young thrive. Unlike other animals that receive colostrum, the hen only gets one chance to put everything the chick needs into a single egg. Trouw Nutrition harnesses all of the components of the egg into Protimax.
So what exactly is Protimax?
Protimax is an animal supplement that contains antibodies, functional proteins and other key nutritional components that are ready to feed in milk, milk replacer, feed or top dressed.
Intestinal pathogens such as rotavirus, E. coli, and salmonella are among the greatest challenges faced by young animals. Protimax eggs contain all passively transferred immune factors that the hen produces, including antibodies, functional proteins and other key nutritional components. Think of Protimax as “food for the immune system,” which cooperates with the entire digestive system, helping young animals cope with life challenges. Protimax is a pasteurized, natural dietary additive. It is not a drug or an antibiotic and does not activate the animal’s immune system; rather, it functions as a supplement. Research trials have shown enhanced nutritional performance, improved health from better nutrition and a better bottom line. Protimax brings peace of mind to both producers and consumers.
How does Protimax get the egg antibodies?
Through Trouw Nutrition’s patented process, hens are vaccinated against specific antigen groups that typically affect calves and swine. These antibodies are passed onto the eggs which are collected, broken, pasteurized and spray dried as whole egg.
Since some dams may not have been exposed to certain pathogens, their colostrum may lack some specific antibodies. This makes Protimax a great addition to help Bridge the Gap™ from natural to acquired immunity.
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