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Selko IntelliBond Trace Minerals the newest and most technologically advanced
droxychloride) and Intel- liBond M (manganese hydroxychloride) were introduced to the market in 2012.
Following the acquisi- tion of Micronutrients in 2016 by global animal feed company Nutreco, Selko IntelliBond TM have been integrated into Trouw Nutrition’s feed ad- ditives portfolio.
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improved efficacy.
In contrast to sulphates where the metal is bound to sulphate via weak ionic bonds, each IntelliBond TM crystal is held togeth- er by a series of covalent bonds located between the metal ion, multiple hydroxyl groups and the
chloride ions (Figure 1). These ‘smart’ bonds create minerals that avoid
unwanted interactions, which can either oxidise or bind to other ingredi- ents.
Hydroxy trace mineral sources have a crystalline structure (like a 3D ma- trix).
This delivers many beneficial characteristics compared to other min- eral sources.
A primary advantage
is the crystal’s very low solubility when exposed toapHof4orgreater.
Limited solubility pro- tects essential nutrients (vitamins, fats, enzymes) in feeds and premixes and prevents harmful, antago- nistic reactions between nutrients and metal ions in a pig’s upper digestive tract.
Second, when hydroxy trace minerals are ex- posed to the low pH of the stomach, the metal ions contained within the crystals become soluble in a gradual manner, which improves the absorption and utilisation of the met- al contained within the animal.
Technology in every particle
IntelliBond TM utilise a new patented technology: OptiSize Large Particle Technology.
Trace minerals created with this technology offer benefits that traditionally formulated trace minerals can’t match.
OptiSize Large Par- ticle Technology is the best way to ensure trace minerals are evenly dis- tributed in feed, making IntelliBond TM easier to handle and use.
The OptiSize process es- sentially eliminates dust and clumping, commonly found with inorganic trace minerals.
It also improves homo- geneity in the feed. Delivering more miner- als into the pig’s blood- stream
When feeding to meet the nutritional mineral needs of pigs, it must be understood that the sup-
SELKO IntelliBond Trace Minerals are a relatively new family of trace minerals, known as hydroxy trace minerals.
IntelliBond C (copper hydroxychloride; formerly known as tribasic copper chloride) was developed in the early ‘90s by US- based company Micronu- trients.
IntelliBond Z (zinc hy-
The innovation
Selko IntelliBond TM are the newest, most technologically advanced form of trace minerals de- signed for use in animal feeds.
IntelliBond products have high bioavail- ability and low environ- mental impact, with the trace minerals contain- ing high potency and
plementation of any trace mineral in the diet has no nutritional value until the metal is absorbed into the bloodstream.
The combination of this new mineral’s low solu- bility above a pH of 4 and the sustained release of soluble minerals in the stomach ensures that more biologically active metal is absorbed into the bloodstream.
Only then can pigs uti- lise the metal to drive the many physiological pro- cesses required to opti- mise health and perform- ance.
Research results clear- ly indicate that hydroxy trace minerals deliver more metal to the pig’s bloodstream than other trace mineral sources. Research projects around the world
To better understand the application and value of trace minerals in swine production, the creators of hydroxy trace miner- als conducted more than 25 research projects with independent university and industry researchers around the world.
This research has con- firmed the need for trace minerals in swine diets, but more importantly, it has highlighted the fact that different sources of trace minerals can pro- vide significantly differ- ent results in the mill, the feed, the pig and the envi- ronment.
For more information, contact Dr Geoff Irish at AusPac Ingredients on geoff@auspacingredients. com.au
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IntelliBond C
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Figure 1: ‘Smart’ bonds allow for a significant difference in effective copper utilisation by the pig.
Trace minerals
IMPROVE SOW BEHAVIOUR.
ADD A BLOCK TO THE MIX.
AUSTRALIAN ex- porters are in a sig- nificantly stronger position as preferred suppliers of safe, high-quality food to the US after the re- cent signing of a bi- lateral Food Safety Recognition Agree- ment.
Department of Ag- riculture and Water Resources head of ex- ports Greg Read said the agreement was the third the US had un- dertaken with a trad- ing partner and provid- ed for the US and Aus- tralia to recognise one another’s food safety and regulatory systems as comparable.
“The upshot is that this will greatly sim- plify Australian ex- ports to the US through greater reliance on our national food control systems that ensure the production of safe food,” Mr Read said.
“This agreement, signed by the US Food and Drug Administra- tion and the Austral- ian Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, will result in fewer in-country au- dits – with compliance being managed by the exporting country.
“This is good for our businesses because it positions Australia as a safe source of food supply for the US mar- ket that will place our
exporters in a position of benefit compared with other exporting countries that don’t have this agreement.
“These preferential processes will encour- age trade between our two nations that can only be good news for our farmers and grow- ing their profits.”
Not all foods are in- cluded in this agree- ment, but most canned foods, seafood, dairy products, fresh fruit and vegetables, fruit juices, confectionary and baked goods are in scope.
“Just as Australia does, the US continues to regulate foods such as meat, egg products, shellfish and dietary supplements and more stringent requirements continue to apply,” Mr Read said.
“This work has taken five years to finalise and I thank the Aus- tralian and US authori- ties for their diligence in determining the compatibility of our systems, culminating in this agreement.
“Behind the scenes, work like this can have real benefits to pro- ducers in Australia as our safe, high-quali- ty produce has even stronger credentials when compared with produce from a coun- try that does not have its food safety systems recognised.”
Minimise harmful behaviour
Adding a SOWBLOCK to the pen gives sows an opportunity to forage and explore. This results in less biting and scratching, particularly while sows are establishing their social hierarchy.
“With SOWBLOCK,
injuries have been
reduced by up to 44%”. 1
1. Mean number of fresh scratch injuries scored on Day 3 after mixing control sows and sows treated with SOWBLOCK (Pork CRC funded Commercialisation Project).
For more information or to add a BLOCK to your mix please contact your local Ridley representative on 1300 666 657.
“In test pens, sows spent 46% more time laying down and
72% less time chasing”. 2
2. Effect of higher feed levels or addition of SOWBLOCK to group housed gestational sows behaviour in the first four days post mixing
(Pork CRC Project 1C-115).
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