HEMICELL
β-Mannans: the problem component in soybean meal
β-Mannans (beta-galactomannans) are antinutritive fibers found in common feed ingredients, including soybean meal and other leguminous feeds.1-4 β-Mannans have a molecular pattern similar to some pathogens, which triggers a Feed-Induced Immune Response (FIIR) in poultry.
Hemicell breaks down β-mannans to spare energy for performance
Most enzyme products are energy-releasing enzymes—they "open up" feed components the animal is unable to access on its own. Hemicell is different—it's a unique and patented energy-sparing enzyme. By breaking down β-mannans in soybean meal.
In a 42-day trial of 1,280 male broilers, compared to control, birds fed a diet that included Hemicell demonstrated:
- 2.4% improvement in weight gain
- 1.05% better feed conversion
- 2.6% advantage in weight adjusted feed conversion
