Free radicals are formed in themetabolic processes
in the body and immune activity ofwhite blood
cells. These free radicals are released in the body and
may destroy body cells. So-called oxidative stress
ariseswhen excess free radicals are presentwhich
canhappen especially around calving andwhen
milk production is high. To enhance the antioxidant
status of cows and improve the immune status
Provimi has developedGrapePPandbypass
seleniumfor cattle. Grape PP contains a high
amount of favonoids (Figure 1). These favonoids
aremuch stronger antioxidants than vitaminE or
vitaminC.
GrapePP research
Extensive researchhas shown that Grape PP
improves the antioxidant status of the animal.
It stabilises the vitaminE (Figure 2) andby doing so
it enhances the immune status of the animal. Up to
50%of vitaminEmay be replacedbyGrape PP in the
dietwhichwill reduce feed costs.
Improve the immunity of your cattle
Udder health andhoof problems, alongwithother healthdisorders, canbe costly on
dairy units. Poor immunity contributes to these healthproblems. The immune function
of cows is infuencedby the supply of vitamins andminerals andby appropriate
antioxidant action.
Figure 1. Flavonoids
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