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Postbiotics-phytogenic synergy supports improved layer production performance during APEC challenge

Published: February 25, 2026

Vivek Kuttappan (Cargill) shared his research on the beneficial effects of postbiotics and phytogenics on mitigating APEC severity in laying hens, during this Engormix interview at IPPE 2026 in Atlanta.

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Luc Goethals
Sanluc International nv
2 de marzo de 2026
From the past we learned that BIOSTRONG pretended to be a "synergistic" blend of four components : saponins, essential oils, pungent and bitter substances, although such synergistic effect never has been clearly understood and documented (peer review studies).

If our understanding and perception is correct, now BIOSTRONG DUAL would result in a further synergetic effect between Biostrong (Delacon base) and Yeast fermentation products (Diamond V base). Since most probably the mode of action is totally different, we wonder if one can really speak about "synergy" (one component reenforcing the activity of the other) ?

In this respect the term "synergy" is not in his place, since such combination might eventually result only in a broader range of activity. Still the additivity would need to be proven and documented, to our modest opinion. So far no peer review literature.

We believe also in the past that the industry never combined Diamond V products with Delacon products. Maybe they were wrong or ignorant.
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