Thesemanagement measures are important to
reduce stress. But theymay not be suffcient. In
that case an enhanced diet is required. Themost
important dietary components to reduce stress
are antioxidants, B-vitamins, vitamin K, vitamin
A, choline and changing the electrolyte balance of
the feed. The antioxidants, such as vitamin C and
Grape PP, must have their working capacity in the
bird itself.
Grape PP is a product based on polyphenols, which
has very good antioxidant capacities and can be
used as an alternative for vitamin E. Vitamin K is
added to improve blood clotting in hot periods
when the clotting process typically slows down.
Choline is important for the energymetabolism
in the liver, and prevents fatty liver syndrome.
Circumstance
Application period
Heat/cold stress, severe
1 - 2 days before weather change and use during whole hot period
Heat/cold stress, moderate
1 - 2 days before weather change until
2 - 3 days after hot period started
Vaccination
1 - 2 days before until 2 – 3 days after vaccination
Placing birds
3 - 5 days (or use ProGress)
Partial delivery of birds
2 days
The risk of fatty liver syndrome is higher in hot
periods. Electrolytes and betain are added for the
right osmoregulation in the birds. Stress Relief
Pack contains all these important vitamins and
minerals.
Stress Relief Pack supports the birdunder stressful
conditions such as during periods of hot or cold
weather, around vaccination, de-beaking, at
placement of day-old chicks in the house, for the
remaining birds after part of the fock is taken to
slaughter andduring a period of health challenges.
The inclusion rate of Stress Relief Pack is 1% in the
diet.
General guidelines for including Stress Relief Pack
are shown in Table 1.
Table 1. General guideline for application Stress Relief Pack 1%
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