What is Natuphos®?
Natuphos, is the feed phytase enzyme from BASF.
It is a highly efficient 3-phytase that releases bound phosphorus from phytate. In addition, Natuphos releases other nutrients as well. Natuphos is produced by fermentation using a non-pathogenic strain of Aspergillus niger.
Natuphos Makes Bound Phosphorus Digestible
Monogastric animals like poultry and swine lack sufficient intestinal phytase for breaking down phytate, which is present in cereal and soybean-based diets to varying extents. Hence, added to feed, Natuphos joins the limited range of endogenous enzymes present in the gastrointestinal tract of pigs and poultry to ensure the efficient release of dietary phosphorus from phytate, thus making it readily digestible.
Releasing phosphorus from phytate with Natuphos
More Than Just Phosphorus Release
Phosphorus is not the only valuable nutrient that is locked in the phytate complex. There are many others, including calcium, zinc, copper, magnesium and amino acids. When Natuphos releases the phosphorus from phytate, it liberates it as well. It can then also be absorbed and utilized for physiological functions instead of being lost with the manure.
Effect of Natuphos on phosphorus and calcium absorbtion in pigs
Graded effects of Natuphos on phosphorus digestibility and egg shell thickness in layers (age: 70 weeks, period: 3weeks)
Natuphos improves crude protein and amino acid digestibility in pigs
