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Intra Calferol improves the calcium balance in poultry
For broilers, layers and parentstock Intra Calferol is a welcome contribution to their health. Intra Calferol
is a concentrated mixture of calcium, vitamin D3 and magnesium in a liquid form, which makes it easy to
absorb by the intestines of the animal. It can simply be added to the drinking water. This high quality feed
supplement helps animals to keep their calcium balance in an optimum condition.
Intra Calferol is pH neutral and has excellent vitamin D3 stability properties. The mixture of calcium
salts and calcium chelate has a high bioavailability. The use of calcium and a magnesium chelates
ensures better absorption by the body. By adding the Intra Calferol supplement to drinking water,
farmers can maintain and improve animal health.
Vitamin D3 and calcium
Key to maintain bone health of the animals is vitamin D3, as it enables the body to absorb calcium.
Arjan van de Vondervoort, Marketing Manager Intracare, explains: "Calcium is vital for a healthy bone
structure, which of course contributes to the body health. Broilers, layers and parentstock often face
vitamin D3 deficiency. This definitely leads to calcium deficiency, even if calcium is separately added to
the animal's feed." In case of a vitamin D3 deficiency, the body cannot sufficiently form the calcitriol
hormone. As a consequence, the animal absorbs insufficient calcium from its diet. "The body draws
calcium from its stores in the skeleton, which weakens the existing bone structure and prevents the
formation of strong, new bone. In the worst case, this leads to bone loss: osteoporosis," says Van de
Vondervoort.
Benefits for poultry farmers
For broilers, a good calcium balance in their bones is vital for their health and growth. Van de
Vondervoort: "Health problems have a direct negative effect on the farmer's economic results. Less
growth means less meat, less quality and less income for the poultry farmer. Broilers also tend to grow
very heavy in their last weeks, which requires a solid skeleton and legs to bear their weight. Especially
in this occasion, the use of Calferol is highly recommendable." Layers and parentstock need calcium to
produce high quality eggs and healthy 'newborns'. Intra Calferol not only helps to increase egg
production, it improves poor egg shell quality and -as a logical consequence- less breakage. "The
eggshell is a highly specialized mineralized structure, which provides protection against physical
damage and penetration by micro-organisms. The micro element magnesium in Intra Calferol is
essential for the bone- and egg shell matrix."
Liquid
Intra Calferol is a liquid product, which means that it is highly user-friendly. "It offers flexibility: when
the animals need it, farmers can use it directly. The absorption of active substances is improved by
using a liquid." More information: www.intracare.nl or visit Intracare at VIV Asia 2013, Bangkok,
Thailand, Hall 104 booth number A059.
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For more information and pictures please contact Arjan van de Vondervoort, Marketing Manager
Intracare, tel. +31(0)6 2391 4424 or +31(0)413-354105, e-mail [email protected].