The Facts The Concept of 'Physical Nutrition'
Professor Jim Drackley
University of Illinois | "This is not about changing ingredients in the feed, but optimising the physical presentation of the ration so once it is inside the rumen, the maximum amount of nutrients and energy can be utilised. The outcome of this approach can be astounding. We’re seeing lifts in Feed Conversion Efficiency of up to 30%. The implications of this in terms of production, cost saving, animal health and the environment are immense." At the heart of Mech-fiber™ lies the unique concept of ‘Physical Nutrition’. Developed by some of the most respected scientists and nutritionists in the world, this revolutionary approach has been proven to create lifts in Feed Conversion Efficiency of up to 30%. In other words, for every kg of drymatter, Mech-fiber™ provides the potential to get up to 30% more milk or meat. Whereas conventional feeding focuses on the chemical composition of rations to lift performance, Mech-fiber™ is based on breakthrough research identifying the importance of specific ration structures and fibre types in helping the rumen’s enzymes and microflora unlock the full potential of feed materials. Mech-fiber™ works by delivering an optimum bulk density of the ration, particle size distribution and fibre architecture of the resulting rumen contents to ensure rations are used as efficiently as possible. Furthermore, through combining the unique ‘light touch’ mixing, precision processing of fibre and sophisticated electronic control systems of Keenan Mech-fiber™ feeders, these optimised rations can be produced consistently and reliably on farm to deliver specific feed conversion and performance targets in virtually any feeding situation. |
