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Beat the Heat: Keep Your Poultry Cool with Precision Nutrition
Why poultry are prone to heat stress
Poultry, unlike other farm animals, can't sweat. Their feathers trap heat, and their high metabolic activity makes them particularly vulnerable to rising temperatures.
Whole farm strategies for heat stress management
Boost your flock's resilience to heat stress with Jefo Protease. It works hand in hand with their natural enzymes to enhance protein digestion and speed up amino acid absorption in the small intestine. This creates a robust defense against the negative impacts of heat.
Combine for maximum impact:
Unlock the full potential of your poultry's diet with a strategic combination of Jefo Protease with Jefo Microencapsulated Organic Acids + Essential Oils and with Jefo Xylanase.
Key benefits:
- Increases feed intake
- Optimizes amino acid and energy utilization
- Supports beneficial bacteria and blocks harmful pathogens
- Enhances gut health
- Promotes uniform flock growth
- Boosts carcass yield
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About Jefo
A global frontrunner in non-medicated nutrition solutions since 1982, Jefo dedicates itself to enhancing animal health and human longevity. Our innovative, species-specific products are designed for those eager to reduce or eliminate antibiotic use.
Our Programs:
- Jefo Care – Health & Prevention
- Jefo Peak – Performance & Production
- Jefo Cycle – Reproduction
Harness the power of our research-driven solutions to ensure your animals receive the best nutrition possible. With Jefo, it's Life, made easier.
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SINTOX(PREMIX M)
SINTOX is a hydrated sodium calcium aluminisilicate for livestock feeds. It avoids the agglutination of particules. -
Multinat SP
Complementary feed -
PREMIX M
PREMIX M is a hydrated sodium calcium aluminisilicate for livestock feeds. It avoids the agglutination of particules. -
JEFO SP
Mycotoxin binder in premix form -
Profeed
Specific association of short chain fructooligosaccharides (sc FOS) -
Bestseller
POULTRYGROW 250™
Enzyme supplement for poultry feeds -
PT 125CH™
Enzyme supplement for poultry, swine and fish feeds -
PT 125™
Fermentation product supplement for poultry, swine and fish feeds -
Jefo BIOTIN 2%™
Biotin Supplement for Poultry, Swine and Dairy Cattle Feeds -
Fongismart
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