| Antiket-P is a dietary complementary feed for dairy cows for the reduction of the risk of ketosis/acetonaemia and for ketosis recuperation. Antiket-P contains propylene glycol (propane-1,2-diol; 1,2-propanediol) in USP quality as a glucose supplier, bound to dried chicory pulp as an organic carrier. Antiket-P is also used as a synthetic source of energy. Ketosis (acetonuria, acetonaemia), an economically significant metabolic disorder, usually occurs in high yielding cows at calving time. It is caused by an imbalance between the high energy requirement at the beginning of lactation and the inadequate ability of the animal to satisfy this high energy requirement from the feed. Only some of the necessary energy can be produced by mobilizing body reserves. Not enough propionic acid, which is necessary to maintain the blood glucose level, can be produced in the rumen. Because of its glucoplastic property, Antiket-P supports stabilization of the glucose level in plasma. On the other hand, the plasma levels of free fatty acids and ß-hydroxybutyrate, the triglyceride concentration in the liver and the concentrations of ketone bodies such as acetone, acetaldehyde and ß-hydroxybutyrate in milk and urine are reduced. The energy balance in early lactation is improved. The antiketogenic effect of Antiket-P reduces the risk of a clinical or subclinical ketosis and the accompanying risks to the health and performance of the animals. The metabolism-stabilizing effect of Antiket-P can also be used for ketosis recuperation. The good flow properties of the powder guarantee easy processing. The incorporation of Antiket-P into recipes for mineral feeds and concentrated feeds in either pellet or powder form is unproblematic. Antiket-P can, however, also be fed alone as a “top-dress” for high-production cows. The dried chicory pulp that serves as the carrier material is, in contrast to silicates, biologically useful.Information provided by Lanxess. |
