Recently launched to the international feed and dairy industries XTRACT Dairy
has already demonstrated its potential for making a significant contribution to
modern day milk production systems.
This patent pending product is the result of a five year worldwide research programme
studying the effects of selected plant extracts on rumen function and subsequent
production mainly related to milk yields.
The international research consortium comprised universities and trial stations
under the leadership of the technical teams at Pancosma and ADM Alliance Nutrition
in the USA.
The screening of more than fifty plant extracts and their active substances followed
by an extensive animal trials programme has demonstrated the consistent efficacy
of the XTRACT formulation.
A key feature of the product is its manufacture by a unique ISO-FUSION Technology
process in which a standardised combination of the plant extracts are contained
within a micro-encapsulated protective matrix. This enhances stability and ensures
good palatability when eaten.
key benefits - production
The most important observed effects of XTRACT on nutrient metabolism are changes
to the acetic and proprionic acid ratios and a reduction in ammonia nitrogen levels.
As a consequence an average increase in daily milk production of 1.5kg was observed
in the trials on commercial farms carried out in the USA and Europe.
In addition to the increase in milk production trends towards increased daily
dry matter intake, improved animal well being and better body condition were also
observed.
key benefits - economic
A baseline of a Return on Investment of 5:1 was the target of the research
team. However an average of 12:1 was achieved in practice when XTRACT was fed
during the first 100 days of lactation.
Feeding methods
XTRACT is suitable for adding to a wide variety of rationing systems. Due to
its high degree of stability it is ideal for compound feeds but is equally successful
when added to TMRs or on-farm direct fed supplements. The recommended feeding
rate is 375-500 mg/cow/day.
