Swine - ViTEC™
Ralco Nutrition, Inc. has developed ViTEC™ as a nutritional supplement for times of stress. It is easily administered at weaning, during diet changes, after transport or when health challenges arise.
Beneficial ingredients in ViTEC™:
- Natural Vitamin E: Powerful anti-oxidant that protects cell membranes and encourages proper immune function. Natural form (D-α-Tocopheryl acetate) is twice as available as synthetic E to quickly replenish body stores depleted at times of stress.
- Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid): Another anti-oxidant involved in numerous enzymes and immune function which can be rapidly depleted at times of stress.
- Arabinogalactan Fiber: Contains Beta 1,3 /1,6 linkages of arabinose and galatose which are recognized by toll receptors on macrophages. Arabinogalactan also has prebiotic activity in lower GI tract.
- Fructooligosaccharide (FOS): Soluble prebiotic fiber which serves as a substrate for growth of beneficial Bifidobacteria and lactobacillus bacteria. Has significant activity in upper GI tract and compliments the Arabinogalactan.
- Cherry-flavored sweetener: Encourages water intake.
KEY POINTS:
- rovides nutrients critical for proper immune function and that are rapidly depleted from body stores during times of stress.
- Helps pigs quickly get on feed, avoiding additional gastrointestinal challenges which can arise from off-feed events.
- Feeds beneficial bacteria, helping to restore microbial balance.
- Flavoring encourages water consumption.