Unlock More Nutritional Potential Throughout the Extended Laying Cycle

In laying hens, high and sustainable production performance depends not only on the nutrient content of the diet, but also on how effectively those nutrients can be utilized by the bird. Particularly during extended laying cycles, efficient utilization of energy, amino acids, phosphorus and calcium becomes a key component of nutritional management.

Phytic acid and arabinoxylans are two important anti-nutritional factors naturally present in plant-based feed ingredients. Poultry have a limited capacity to degrade these compounds effectively, which may restrict the full utilization of nutrients contained in the diet.

The combination of Quantum Blue and Econase XT works in a complementary manner by targeting these two distinct anti-nutritional challenges.

Quantum Blue is a high-affinity phytase that is uncoated and therefore becomes active up to four times faster. By supporting the degradation of phytic acid, it helps improve the availability of phosphorus and other nutrients bound to phytate. By promoting extensive phytate breakdown, Quantum Blue supports a high phosphorus release while also helping to reduce the anti-nutritional effects associated with phytate. This is particularly relevant in layer nutrition, where efficient mineral utilization is essential for making better use of the existing nutritional potential of the diet.

Econase XT provides β-1,4-endo-xylanase activity and targets non-starch polysaccharides (NSP), particularly arabinoxylan fractions, within the diet. By supporting optimal NSP degradation, it helps reduce their anti-nutritional effects, improve energy utilization and optimize the digestive environment. The enzyme’s intrinsic thermostability is an important technological characteristic that helps preserve enzyme activity during feed manufacturing processes.

Two Enzymes, One Complementary Nutritional Strategy

The combined use of Quantum Blue and Econase XT provides a strategy for simultaneously managing the nutritional limitations associated with phytate and NSP in layer diets. 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 releasing nutrients bound to phytate, while Econase XT targets the arabinoxylan fraction. Together, they support more efficient utilization of energy and nutrients, helping laying hens make better use of the nutritional potential already present in the diet, particularly throughout extended production cycles.

This complementary approach contributes to:

• Supporting phosphorus and mineral utilization
• Improving the utilization of amino acids and other nutrients
• Enhancing the efficiency of dietary energy utilization
• Supporting feed efficiency
• Providing greater flexibility in diet formulation

Let Quantum Blue and Econase XT work for you

By supporting the simultaneous and effective degradation of phytate and NSP, the Quantum Blue + Econase XT combination helps to:

• Support egg production and egg mass
• Support eggshell quality and shell strength
• Contribute to the control of excreta moisture and help reduce the incidence of dirty eggs
• Deliver cost-saving opportunities

Unlock the nutrients already present in the diet. Optimize energy utilization. Make more effective use of the nutritional potential of your layer diets throughout the extended production cycle with Quantum Blue and Econase XT.