Animal enzymes, including phytase, glucanase, mannanase, and xylanase, are used in animal feed to enhance the digestibility of feed ingredients and improve feed efficiency.
Phytase is an enzyme that helps animals digest phosphorus found in grains and seeds, which would otherwise be unavailable for absorption. This means that by using phytase as a supplement, the amount of inorganic phosphorus needed in animal diets can be reduced, thereby minimizing phosphorus waste in the environment.
Glucanases and xylanases are enzymes that aid in digesting the fibers present in cereal-based feeds, such as wheat and corn. These enzymes can improve the digestion of cereal-based feeds, thus increasing feed efficiency and the production of meat, milk, and eggs.
Mannanase is an enzyme that helps hydrolyze mannans, which are carbohydrates found in legume seeds and the cell walls of plants. The use of mannanase in animal nutrition can enhance the digestibility of plant proteins and improve feed efficiency.
