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Supporting calf growth and immunity with Egg

Egg powder and eggshell ingredients offer significant benefits for ruminant nutrition. Egg powder provides a rich source of high-quality protein, essential amino acids, and bioactive compounds, supporting optimal growth and immune function. Eggshells, a natural source of calcium, contribute to strong bone development in dairy animals. 

"Prioritizing ruminant health: Egg powders and eggshells for a vibrant and productive herd."

Applications for ruminant feed

In the pursuit of optimizing calf and ruminant health and performance, innovative nutritional strategies are essential. Egg powder and egg shell ingredients, often overlooked resources, offer significant benefits for these animals, contributing to improved growth, immunity, and overall well-being.

Egg powder, particularly whole egg powder, is a powerhouse of nutrients, providing a highly digestible protein source rich in essential amino acids. For calves, these amino acids are crucial for rapid muscle development and growth, especially during the critical early stages of life. In ruminants, egg powder can supplement protein deficiencies, particularly during periods of high demand, such as lactation.

Synergistic benefits and innovative applications

The combined use of egg powder and egg shell ingredients offers a synergistic approach to calf and ruminant nutrition. The highly digestible protein and bioactive compounds in egg powder complement the mineral-rich egg shells, leading to improved growth, immunity, and overall performance.

Innovative applications include:

  • Calf milk replacers: Egg powder can be incorporated into milk replacers to enhance protein and lipid content, providing a more nutritious and digestible alternative to traditional milk replacers.
  • Egg powder in colostrum replacers/boosters: Fortifying colostrum replacers or boosters with concentrated IgY and other bioactive components from egg powder could provide enhanced passive immunity to newborn calves.
  • Fermented egg powder: Fermenting egg powder with specific microbial strains can enhance the bioavailability of nutrients and create novel bioactive compounds. This could improve gut health and nutrient absorption even further.