Unlock More of the Nutritional Potential in Your Diet

In broiler production, performance is determined not only by the nutrient content of the diet, but also by how efficiently those nutrients can be utilized by the bird. Phytic acid and arabinoxylans are two important anti-nutritional factors naturally present in plant-based feed ingredients. Poultry have a limited ability to degrade these compounds, which can restrict the availability and efficient utilization of nutrients.

The combination of Quantum Blue and Econase XT provides a complementary enzymatic approach to addressing these two distinct anti-nutritional challenges.

Quantum Blue is an uncoated, high-affinity phytase designed for rapid activation. By promoting the breakdown of phytic acid, it helps improve the availability of phosphorus and other minerals and nutrients bound within the phytate complex. Through extensive phytate degradation, Quantum Blue supports high phosphorus release while helping reduce the broader anti-nutritional effects associated with phytate.

Econase XT, through its β-1,4-endo-xylanase activity, targets non-starch polysaccharides (NSP), particularly arabinoxylans, present in the diet. By promoting effective NSP degradation, it helps reduce their anti-nutritional effects, supports more efficient energy utilization and contributes to an optimized intestinal environment. Its intrinsic thermostability is also an important technological characteristic that helps maintain enzyme activity during feed manufacturing processes.

Two Enzymes, One Complementary Nutritional Strategy

The combined use of Quantum Blue and Econase XT enables simultaneous management of nutrient utilization constraints associated with both phytate and NSP. The high thermostability of both enzymes supports the preservation of enzyme activity during feed processing.

With proven efficacy across a wide range of diet types, Quantum Blue focuses on reducing nutrient entrapment by phytate, while Econase XT targets the arabinoxylan fraction to support more efficient utilization of energy and nutrients. Together, they help unlock more of the nutritional potential already present in the diet.

This complementary approach helps support:

• Improved utilization of phosphorus and minerals
• Greater utilization of amino acids and other nutrients
• More efficient use of dietary energy
• Improved feed efficiency
• Greater flexibility in feed formulation

Maximum Matrix Nutrition: Translate Enzyme Potential into Feed Formulation

AB Vista’s Maximum Matrix Nutrition (MMN) concept is based on matrix values developed using a 90% confidence limit, providing a differentiated and robust approach to nutrient matrix application.

The MMN concept enables nutritionists to formulate diets with balanced contributions from minerals, amino acids and energy while maintaining animal performance and creating opportunities to reduce feed and production costs.

At a dose of 1,000 FTU/kg, the use of Quantum Blue within an MMN strategy has been reported to provide feed cost savings of up to US$20 per tonne.

For implementation of the MMN concept, please contact the AB Vista and Nutrivet Technical Support teams.

*Potential cost savings may vary depending on raw material prices and the nutrient specifications of the diet.

Let Quantum Blue and Econase XT Work for You

The Quantum Blue + Econase XT combination supports the simultaneous and effective degradation of phytate and NSP, helping to:

• Improve FCR and EPEF
• Deliver feed cost advantages

Unlock nutrients already present in the diet. Optimize energy utilization. Realize more of your diet’s nutritional potential with Quantum Blue and Econase XT.