PoultryStar®

DSM-FIRMENICH PERFORMANCE SOLUTIONS

A poultry specific synbiotic!

PoultryStar® is a well-defined, poultry-specific, multi-species synbiotic product that promotes beneficial gut microbiota through the combined action of carefully selected probiotic microorganisms and prebiotic fructooligosaccharides.

Main Benefits

Establishes competitive exclusion
Promotes eubiosis
Provides bifidogenic effect
Quickly re-establishes lactic acid bacterial population following antibiotic therapy
Compatible with other feed treatments
No negative side effects or withdrawal periods

Probiotic strains

The probiotic strains patented by BIOMIN were thoroughly investigated and isolated out of the gut of healthy birds for excellent host adaptability and efficient use in poultry. The strains were specifically selected for their ability to maintain a balanced gut microbial population under challenging environmental conditions and have demonstrated the highest efficacy in the competitive exclusion of bacteria.

PoultryStar® - Probiotic Strains

PoultryStar® - Prebiotic Source

Prebiotic source

The prebiotic fructooligosaccharides (FOS) from Inulin serve as a nutrient source for Bifidobacterium spp., thus promoting their growth through the scientifically proven concept known as the “Bifidogenic Effect”.

Application

The microencaspulated form (PoultryStar® me^US), which allows the product to resist high temperatures, is incorporated into feed during compounding, before pelleting and can be used continuously.
The soluble form (PoultryStar® sol^US) can be used in drinking water and is recommended during the following conditions:
- First 3 days of life
- 3 days around feed changes (day before, day of, and day after)
- After therapeutic antibiotic treatments
- During stress periods (vaccination, transportation, extreme heat and humidity)
- Weekly pulse

U.S. Products

PoultryStar® BRO conc
PoultryStar® me^US
PoultryStar® me^US conc
PoultryStar® sol^US*

_{* PoultryStar® sol^US is OMRI listed for use in organic production in the United States.}

EU confirms both safety and efficacy of PoultryStar®

The European Food Safety Authority’s (EFSA) positive scientific opinion of PoultryStar®confirms that the synbiotic feed additive is safe for animals, humans and the environment and efficacious for use in the target species.

An independent scientific expert committee proclaimed PoultryStar® to be the only distinguished additive out of over 250 applications. PoultryStar® was subsequently granted the DLG Innovation Award during 2016 EuroTier fair in Germany, the largest international European trade show.

Certain statements may not be applicable in all geographical regions.
Product associated claims may differ based on government requirements.

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