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Clay minerals as mycotoxin binders work well if they are of the right quality. However, they are only part of the solution. The natural detoxification function of the rumen should always be supported as well. Some toxins can be removed from the animal more effectively if they have first been “processed” by microorganisms. One example is DON, which cannot be sufficiently reduced by mineral binders alone. Yeast cell walls bind certain toxins such as ZEN and activate the immune system.

The diverse microbes in the rumen feed on protein and other nitrogen-containing compounds. The protein from yeast is of higher quality than plant protein. It is highly digestible and consists of many different amino acids.

For the microbes in the gut, yeast essentially provides a rich buffet. However, this is available to all microbes – both beneficial and undesirable ones.

It is different with live yeast. While it also provides “delicious” metabolic products as long as it is alive, the microbial community benefits from it in different ways. Fiber-degrading bacteria develop particularly well because the yeast ferments oxygen, which these bacteria do not tolerate. Lactic acid–consuming microbes also increase – which is ideal. Less lactic acid means that the pH does not drop as strongly. This in turn supports the activity of larger protozoa, which are closely involved in toxin detoxification.

Thus, through the combination of the toxin binder bentonite, inactive yeast, and live yeast in the product orgacell sc® mb, three different mechanisms contribute to detoxification in the cow. In addition, the formulation contains phenols, which support animal health by neutralizing free radicals. With just 20 g per animal per day, a continuous preventive effect is achieved. In case of actual toxin issues in the feed, the dosage can be increased to 30–40 g.

The fantastic four: bentonite, live yeast, inactive yeast plus phenols.