Effect on growth rates
Phytogenic compounds have been recently proven to improve the growth rate of certain animals.[2][3]
Effect on ammonia emissions
Certain Phytogenics, such as saponins, have shown the potential to reduce ammonia emissions of animals by inhibiting the Urease activity that converts Urea in ammonia and carbon dioxide.[4]
Production of Phytogenics
Phytogenics have been produced on a commercial scale since the 1980s. Global producers include Biomin, Delacon Biotechnik,PANCOSMA SA, Nor-Feed Sud, Par Pharmaceutical, and Phytosynthèse.