In the quest for more productive animals, additives such as liquorice and peppermint are emerging as powerful tools in animal nutrition. These herbal ingredients offer a range of benefits, from improving digestion to supporting respiratory function, making them ideal supplements for optimising animal performance. By harnessing their unique properties, livestock producers can promote greater animal efficiency and productivity in an efficient and environmentally friendly way.
Below, we explore the specific advantages of incorporating licorice and mint into animal diets and how they contribute to optimal growth and well-being.
Licorice: A Natural Solution for Digestive Health
Licorice is a natural additive with important benefits in animal nutrition, its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties make it ideal for improving digestive health, as it helps protect the intestinal mucosa and maintain a healthy microbial balance.
It promotes better digestion and absorption of nutrients. Licorice also improves feed efficiency and supports gut integrity.
Have you considered adding licorice to your animals' diets?
Mint: A Multifunctional Additive for Respiratory Support
Mint is a natural additive with multiple benefits in animal nutrition, particularly in pigs, poultry and ruminants.
With antioxidant, antimicrobial and immuno-promoting properties, mint has a positive effect on the respiratory system, supporting lung function and reducing oxidative stress. It has expectorant, anticongestant, anti-inflammatory and antitussive properties.
It provides a cooling sensation that helps counteract body heat at the cutaneous and mucosal surfaces by activating TRPM8 receptors. All this results in healthier and more productive animals
Have you thought about incorporating mint into your animals' diets?
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