Phytase

They degrade plant phytate P which would otherwise pass through to the manure intact, and as a result of their activity less inorganic phosphorus was required in the diet.  Without the economic penalties for waste disposal, the use of phytase would not have been established at this time since the cost savings in inorganic phosphate were offset by the cost of the enzyme.  With time, however, the cost of the enzyme reduced and that of the nutrients spared by use of this enzyme increased such that its use spread through much of the EU in the mid and late 1990’s.  As understanding of its mode of action improved, and with the realisation that this enzyme may spare more than P and Ca, its use spread further, and at the present day it is now the most commonly used feed enzyme in the world.

Phytases release phosphorus from phytate, and as a result enable the compounder to reduce the use of inorganic phosphates in the ration.  As more P is removed from phytate, the less able it is to bind or chelate minerals, starch or proteins either directly or via ionic bridges.

AB Vista has a number of phytase products covered by the Finase and Quantum brands.  Browse through our product information using the right hand menu.