VANNIX™ C4 – Phytogenics and Probiotics to Knock Out Poultry Gut Health Challenges
VANNIX™ C4 is a proprietary blend of tannic acid extract, phytogenic molecules, beta glucans and a probiotic (Bacillus subtilis PB6) used to minimize the impact of enteric challenges on poultry performance.
With more than 50% of commercial poultry raised without antibiotics today, producers need novel solutions that fit in their management systems to help support poultry health and performance. As a phytogenic additive, VANNIX C4 serves as a natural, cost-effective antibiotic alternative to help reduce the impact of pathogens – like Eimeria and Clostridium perfringens – on poultry intestinal integrity, thereby allowing poultry to achieve their full performance potential. Research has shown that VANNIX C4 can be used not only in conventional programs, but also in combination with coccidiosis vaccination programs to help poultry maintain performance without impacting immunity development.1,2
Features and Benefits
- Tannic acid extract – a novel phytogenic ingredient to support intestinal barrier integrity
- Beta glucans to prime the immune system to respond to pathogen challenges
- Phytogenic molecules from oregano and yucca for antimicrobial and antioxidant qualities
- Bacillus subtilis PB6 – a natural probiotic for maintenance of a healthy and balanced intestinal microflora
- Reduces intestinal lesions due to coccidiosis1,2 and necrotic enteritis3
- Helps coccidiosis-vaccinated poultry maintain performance1,2,3
Phytogenic Feed Additives – Not All Are Created Equal
Phytogenics are natural, bioactive molecules from plants such as tannins, essential oils, saponins or flavonoids. Conventional phytogenic feed additives (PFAs) often contain ingredients sourced from dried plant materials or extracted plant essential oils which, because of natural variation among plants, can result in variable levels of active molecules in the PFA. This variation may impact the efficacy and consistency of the PFA under field conditions.4
VANNIX C4 differs from conventional PFAs because it not only contains both phytogenic and probiotic ingredients but also because the ingredients and active molecule levels are standardized during manufacturing of the final product. This process helps to ensure that VANNIX C4 will provide consistent responses for your operation.
VANNIX C4 – Four Levels of Protection for Gut Health
VANNIX C4 combines the functional activities of natural plant extracts, immune supporting beta glucans and active microbial ingredients to provide producers with a cost-effective solution to support poultry intestinal integrity and overall performance. Because of its unique formulation, VANNIX C4 offers four levels of protection to support intestinal health of poultry.
Suggested Feeding Rates
- Broilers and Layers: Mix 0.5 lbs per ton of finished or complete feed
- Turkeys: Mix 0.75 lbs per ton of finished or complete feed
Product Specifications
VANNIX C4 is sold in 25 kg bags.
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VANNIX™ C4 Spec Sheet
Resources
For more information on VANNIX C4 and its novel phytogenic ingredient, tannic acid extract, download the documents below.
Tannic Acid Extract for Intestinal Integrity
Phytogenics & Probiotics to Promote Poultry Performance
Evaluation of a Proprietary Blend of Natural, Intestinal Health Ingredients to Reduce the Effects of Necrotic Enteritis in Broilers Raised on Litter
References
1Tonda, R.M., J.K. Rubach, B.S. Lumpkins, G.F. Mathis, and M.J. Poss. 2018. Effects of tannic acid extract on performance and intestinal health of broiler chickens following coccidiosis vaccination and/or a mixed-species Eimeria challenge. Poultry Science. 97:3031-3042.
2Evaluation of VANNIX™ C4 on coccidial vaccination program in broilers, TD-19-5575.
3Evaluation of a proprietary blend of natural, intestinal health ingredients to reduce the effects of necrotic enteritis in broilers raised on litter, TL-19-17087.
4Windisch, W., et al. (2008). Use of phytogenic products as feed additives for swine and poultry. J. Anim. Sci. 86(E. Suppl.):E140-E148.
TANNIC ACID EXTRACT (TAE) Hydrolysable tannins from gallnuts, like tannic acid, provide specific activity versus other tannins. Tannic acid is processed to improve the bioactivity towards poultry pathogens. Tannic acid extract has been shown to consistently support intestinal barrier integrity.
B. SUBTILIS, PB6
Patented, spore-forming strain was isolated from chickens that had survived a high exposure to Clostridium perfringens in the environment. B. subtilis, PB6 secretes biocidal proteins that disrupt the membrane of pathogenic bacteria, like C. perfringens, killing it without harming beneficial gut microflora. PB6 can also reduce the prevalence of pathogenic bacteria to maintain a healthy and balanced microbiota.
BETA GLUCANS
Highly bioavailable 1,3-beta glucans are the most effective beta-glucans for protective immunity. Beta-glucans help prime
the immune system to respond to pathogen challenges.
PHYTOGENIC
MOLECULES
Oregano essential oil from the patented Kemin high-carvacrol oregano line provides consistent antimicrobial and
antioxidant activities. Saponins from yucca
extract support nutrient absorption and provide antimicrobial activities.