Challenge and Demand: Rising Global Protein DemandWith the global population continually increasing, the demand for protein is on the rise. However, livestock farming faces numerous challenges, including the constant increase in production costs and difficulties in sourcing common feed ingredients. In this context, meeting the demand for protein requires innovative solutions while considering the environmental impact of these solutions.Fluctuating Feed Costs and Urgent Need for Alternative IngredientsOne of the most expensive costs in poultry farming is feed, and its prices fluctuate due to various factors such as global inflation, geopolitical events, supply chain issues, and climate change.
Therefore, producers are seeking alternative feed ingredients, especially locally available ones, to reduce production costs.Key to Feed EfficiencyImproving feed efficiency is crucial for poultry production. Poultry have relatively short intestines, resulting in a rapid passage of food. This limited absorption time window necessitates finding methods to help poultry more efficiently utilize the nutrients in the feed.Complex Molecular Structures and the Role of EnzymesPlants store nutrients provided by energy in complex molecular structures such as simple sugars, starch, and non-starch polysaccharides (NSPs).
Enzymes play a crucial role in converting these complex structures into absorbable nutrients. However, poultry lack sufficient endogenous enzymes to effectively break down these non-starch polysaccharides, especially the soluble and insoluble NSPs. This leads to the wastage of nutrients in the feed, as poultry cannot fully digest these complex molecules.Innovative Solution: ZPE-2022 Enzyme ComplexTo address this issue, ZEAPLANT Biotechnology Co., Ltd. has developed an innovative enzyme complex—ZPE-2022 (Poultry Enzyme Complex-2022), applicable to both meat and egg poultry.
For poultry feed, ZPE-2022 supplements endogenous enzymes, effectively breaking down cell wall components in the feed, releasing more nutrients. It reduces intestinal viscosity, thereby minimizing the impact of soluble NSPs on poultry production performance. Additionally, ZPE-2022 improves poultry gut microbiota, promoting intestinal health, enhancing feed efficiency, and increasing feed stability.Contribution of ZPE-2022 to Sustainable Poultry FarmingThe development of ZPE-2022 represents the poultry farming industry's efforts to optimize feed efficiency. By increasing poultry's utilization of nutrients in the feed, this innovative product not only helps reduce production costs but also promotes poultry health, achieving a more sustainable production system.
