Gut health support
in challenging times

Pretect D is the innovative, phytomolecule-based answer to a long-standing customer need: mitigating and controlling poultry gut health issues in challenging situations.

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What is Pretect D?

Sustainable gut health

Pretect D is a natural solution that supports gut health to enable your animals’ ability to cope with challenging situations.

Trials have shown:

Higher body weight gain
Better feed conversion ratio
Reduced mortality
Reduced oocyst excretion
Improved gut health

Bringing global benefits through focused innovation

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Understand the causes of low performance.

Check the risks of Eimeria infestations on your farm!

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Gut health support in challenging times

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What is Pretect D?

Sustainable gut health

Bringing global benefits through focused innovation

Understand the causes of low performance.

Check the risks of Eimeria infestations on your farm!

OPGenius

and find a solution that supports your programs to mitigate these risks

See more about your benefits

Promote gut health during challenging situations

Get additional benefits with the inclusion of Pretect D in this program

Gut Health Management

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