Phytase

Phosphorus is an essential nutrient in livestock diets. It affects growth, reproduction and feed use.

Much of the naturally occurring phosphorus in feed ingredients is unavailable to animals. With most plant phosphorus being excreted undigested, inorganic phosphate has to be added to diets to compensate.

Increasing phytic acid degradation and the availability of plant phosphorus can have major benefits for poultry and swine producers, including:

• Lower levels of inorganic phosphorus in diets
• Reduced feed costs
• Better sustainability of animal production