In poultry production, feed is the single major input constituting 70–75% of total production cost. Feed mainly consists of cereal grains; those provide energy to the birds. However, these grains contain different levels of antinutritional factors such as non-starch polysaccharides (NSP). These NSP are indigestible by poultry birds due to the lack of vital endogenous enzymes thus increase intestinal viscosity which slower the passage and absorption of nutrients. Consequently, these NSP may also increase the chances for infection by inducing competitive exclusion within gut microbiota for digestible nutrients. This affects bird’s health and increases the production cost. Therefore, there is a need to find efficient and effective solutions for these problems. Feed enzymes are being used from years to enhance growth performance and digestibility but have limited activity for selective ingredients.
WHY TO USE COMPOUND ENZYMES?
Exogenous enzymes which can hydrolyze the non-starch polysaccharides found in the feed given to birds. These carbohydrates cannot be digested by birds as they do not have the capability to produce the enzymes; because of this reason the farmers have practiced using the cocktail of NSP enzymes. Cocktail contains the enzymes like Xylanase, Amylase, and Protease, along with probiotics. Microbial sources used are selected in such a way that they not only produce the enzymes but also they act as Probiotics for birds. Strain should be ecofriendly and should not be a parasite. It should grow with minimal nutrition. It should produce higher
amounts of enzymes. Bacterial organisms used mainly for the production of enzymes are
Bacillus spp. (α-Amylase, proteases)
Bacillus licheniformis
Bacillus subtilis
These are the largest group of bacteria used for the production of multiple enzymes and also used as probiotics for birds. These organisms have a common thing among them that is they can produce the enzymes which can breakdown various substances. Among them the breakdown of the plant cell wall components are mainly polysaccharides.
WHY BGPA61 COMPOUND ENZYME?
BGPA61 is a blended product with single enzymes, which are obtained by controlled submerged fermentation and special post treatment process using proprietary technologies. Based on the physiological features of broilers and feed formulation, compound enzyme BGPA61 is scientifically formulated with NSP enzymes, protease, amylase, lipase, bacillus subtilis and bacillus licheniformis etc., and characterized by hydrolyzing non-starch polysaccharides, improving growth, production performance, and feed efficiency.
Conclusion:
NSP BGP61 is a complete blend for all Anti-nutritional factors of poultry feed. NSP BGP61 contains NSP, Proteases, Lipases and probiotics. NSP BG61 improves bird’s digestive efficiency and increase the level of nutrients used for gut maintenance. While niche of this probiotics also supports to improve beneficial microbiota and intestinal health which ultimately improves the nutrient utilization and production performance of the birds in terms of weight gain, FCR and feed intake. Bacillus subtilis selected on basis of its high extracellular enzyme production, was chosen as a probiotic candidate for application as poultry feed supplement. In broiler diet it improves growth performance, increase feed efficiency, regulate serum index and reduce harmful bacteria in the intestinal tract. B. subtilis modulates the intestinal gut-flora and favors the growth of lactic acid bacteria with recognized health-conferring properties. Bacillus licheniformis, which are generally recognized as safe bacteria, have long been extensively used in the poultry industry. These bacteria can serve as an alternative to antibiotics to enhance growth performance in poultry and is a useful probiotic for overcoming Necrotic Enteritis in a commercial-like condition. Bacillus licheniformis prevents Necrotic Enteritis in Broiler Chickens. There is an urgent need for searching effective antibiotic alternatives to control it with the global ban on in-feed antibiotics along with exogenous compound Enzymes.
Mycotoxins in poultry feed pose a major challenge for producers because poultry are highly sensitive to these fungal toxins and can suffer a range of toxic effects. The damage caused by mycotoxins is magnified when several occur together rather than individually. The most important mycotoxins in poultry feed are aflatoxins (AF), zearalenone (ZEN), ochratoxin A (OTA), fumonisins (FUM), and trichothecenes such as deoxynivalenol (DON) and T-2 toxin. These contaminants primarily cause severe immunosuppression via enzymatic inhibition that reduces protein synthesis and dampens the immune response. Aflatoxins, ochratoxins, and trichothecenes typically affect the bursa of Fabricius and thymus, and this immune-suppression carries one of the greatest economic impacts in modern poultry production.
To counter mycotoxins in poultry feed, nutritionists employ multiple adsorbent and detoxification tools, including diatomaceous earth, yeast-cell-wall fractions, hydrated sodium–calcium aluminosilicate (HSCAS) clays, bentonite, and artichoke-leaf extract.
Diatomaceous Earth (DE)
Diatomaceous earth—composed mainly of porous nanostructured silica from fossilized diatoms—contains about 86 % silicon dioxide plus trace minerals. Thanks to its high surface area and polarity, DE can adsorb aflatoxin, sterigmatocystin, T-2 toxin, zearalenone, and ochratoxin in vitro, reducing their bioavailability. Studies show DE can remove up to 94.7 % of aflatoxin at pH 6.5 and may improve body-weight gain and feed conversion by supplying trace minerals and enhancing nutrient absorption.
Yeast Cell Wall and β-Glucans
The yeast cell wall (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) is rich in mannoproteins, β-glucans, and chitin. About 75 % of its dry weight is polysaccharide, with β-glucans accounting for roughly 30 %. β-Glucans are known immune modulators, while mannan-oligosaccharides (MOS) can agglutinate pathogens, improve villus height, and bolster intestinal integrity—key defenses against mycotoxins in poultry feed.
Hydrated Sodium–Calcium Aluminosilicate (HSCAS) and Bentonite
HSCAS selectively binds aflatoxins in the gastrointestinal tract, decreasing toxin absorption and systemic toxicity. Bentonite—rich in montmorillonite—can bind more than 90 % of aflatoxins and other polar toxins, acting rapidly in the crop and intestines to lower toxin load.
Artichoke-Leaf Extract
Artichoke (Cynara scolymus) leaves supply cynarin, phenolic acids, and flavonoids with antimicrobial, hepatoprotective, and anti-inflammatory properties. When used with adsorbents, artichoke extract supports liver detoxification and counters the oxidative stress triggered by mycotoxins in poultry feed.
Elenco Fix Super — A Polyvalent Solution
Elenco Fix Super is a multi-component mycotoxin adsorbent combining diatomaceous earth, yeast-cell-wall derivatives, HSCAS, bentonite, and liver-protective artichoke extract. These ingredients act additively and synergistically to bind practically all major mycotoxins encountered in animal diets, with especially high affinity for aflatoxins. The inclusion of artichoke extract enhances hepatic function, minimizing residual toxin impact. Elenco Fix Super is therefore recommended to prevent the adverse effects caused by ingesting mycotoxins in poultry feed.
In summary, safeguarding flocks against mycotoxins in poultry feed requires a multifaceted strategy: potent adsorbents to trap toxins in the gut, immune-modulating yeast fractions to reinforce defenses, and liver-supporting phytogenic extracts to aid detoxification. Polyvalent products such as Elenco Fix Super deliver these components in one balanced formula, protecting bird health and preserving performance.