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Natugrain® TS

Maximizing nutrient utilization in complex poultry and pig diets

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Natugrain® TS

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Natugrain® TS: Improving the digestibility of nutrients 

       

Non-starch polysaccharides (NSPs) are the least digestible compounds in feedstuffs used for pig and poultry.

Their anti-nutritional properties reduce the utilization of dietary nutrients by increasing digesta viscosity and by trapping valuable nutrients. Natugrain® TS contains BASF’s highly purified NSP-degrading enzymes endo-1, 4-β-xylanase and endo-1,4-β-glucanase. Natugrain® TS improves the digestibility of nutrients and energy utilization from feedstuffs such as wheat, corn, rye, barley, sorghum, etc.

Your benefits at a glance

  • Increasing the release of nutrients and energy from the diet
  • Decreasing digesta viscosity
  • Aiding effective fermentation in the hindgut
  • Improving feed efficiency

Natugrain® TS, a mix of xylanase and ß-glucanase that supports feed utilization based on three interactive modes of action

Mechanism of action 1
Reduction of digesta viscosity
Breakdown of viscous arabinoxylans and ß-glucans which reduces intestinal viscosity and increases nutrient utilization.
Mechanism of action 2
Cell wall disruption
Degradation of plant cell walls releases trapped nutrients, which can be digested by the animal.
 
Mechanism of action 3
Release of oligosaccharides
Depolymerization of arabinoxylans into XOS/AXOS which provide positive prebiotic effects.

Your questions – our answers

What animal species does Natugrain® TS cover?

Natugrain® TS is an NSP enzyme for poultry and pig production.

In which form and standard packaging do we offer Natugrain® TS?

Product name Form Concentration Application Shelf life Article number
Natugrain® TS Powder

Endo-1,4-ß-xylanase, min. 5600 TXU/g*

Endo-1,4-ß-glucanase, min. 2500 TGU/g**

 Recommended for pelleting up to 85°C (185°F) 24 mo. (≤ 20ºC)

53688722

20 kg bag in box

53688775

350 kg big plastic bag
Natugrain® TS 5XG Powder

Endo-1,4-ß-xylanase, min. 28000 TXU/g*

Endo-1,4-ß-glucanase, min. 12500 TGU/g**

 Recommended for pelleting up to 85°C (185°F) 24 mo. (≤ 20ºC)

50476892

20 kg bag in box

50777238

350 kg big plastic bag
Natugrain® TS L Liquid

Endo-1,4-ß-xylanase, min. 5600 TXU/g*

Endo-1,4-ß-glucanase, min. 2500 TGU/g**

 Recommended for post-pelleting liquid applications 24 mo. (≤ 20ºC)

50126560 125 kg plastic drum

53686496 1000 kg bulk container
Natugrain® TS DL Liquid

Endo-1,4-ß-xylanase, min. 11200 TXU/g*

Endo-1,4-ß-glucanase, min. 5000 TGU/g**

 Recommended for post-pelleting liquid applications 24 mo. (≤ 20ºC) 50345001
1000 kg bulk container
Natugrain® Wheat TS Powder Endo-1,4-ß-xylanase, min. 5600 TXU/g* Recommended for pelleting up to 85°C (185°F) 12 mo. (≤ 20ºC)

52569309

20 kg bag in box

*One TXU is defined as the amount of enzyme that liberates 5 µmol of reducing sugars (xylose equivalents) per minute from a buffer solution containing 1 g of arabinoxylan per 100 ml at pH = 3.5 and 40 ºC

**One TGU is defined as the amount of enzyme that liberates 1 µmol of reducing sugars (glucose equivalents) per minute from a buffer solution containing 0.714 g of beta-glucan per 100 ml at pH = 3.5 and 40 ºC

How does the application of Natugrain® TS work?

The use of Natugrain® TS is recommended for pelleting up to 85°C (185°F). 

The use of Natugrain® TS 5XG is recommended for pelleting up to 85°C (185°F). 

The use of Natugrain® TS L is recommended for post-pelleting liquid applications.

The use of Natugrain® TS DL is recommended for post-pelleting liquid applications.

The use of Natugrain® Wheat TS is recommended for pelleting up to 85°C (185°F). 

What are the recommended dosages?

Product name Dosage
Natugrain® TS 560 TXU/kg and 250 TGU/kg feed (= 100 g/mt feed)
Natugrain® TS 5XG 560 TXU/kg and 250 TGU/kg feed (= 20 g/mt feed)
Natugrain® TS L 560 TXU/kg and 250 TGU/kg feed (= 100 g/mt feed)
Natugrain® TS DL 560 TXU/kg and 250 TGU/kg feed (= 50 g/mt feed)
Natugrain® Wheat TS 560 TXU/kg (= 100 g/mt feed)

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