Aggression in Swine Farms

Aggression in swine farms significantly compromises animal welfare and, consequently, the overall health of the animals.
The economic damage caused is related to the increase in injuries and stress among the animals, which reduces growth rates.
Various solutions have been adopted to try to reduce aggression in swine farms, such as environmental enrichments, and in the field of nutrition, several studies have been conducted regarding the application of plants and extracts with potential calming activity.

Aggression in swine farms, the power of plants

Melissa officinalis
Studies conducted attribute to lemon balm extract properties that counteract aggressive behaviors.
The high concentration of phenolic compounds contained in lemon balm extract also possesses significant antioxidant activity and appears to protect nerve cells from oxidative stress.

Valeriana officinalis
Studies also recognize interesting properties of valerian in maintaining behavioral balance, counteracting aggressive behaviors, and the valepotriates contained in its extract are considered the main compounds responsible for this effect.

Tecnozoo, thanks to its experience in the use of plants and extracts in animal nutrition, has developed a product based on these extracts, available both in powder form (ARMONYFORMULA) and liquid form (ARMONYFLUID), to support the animal’s adaptation to stressful situations that can trigger aggressive behaviors.

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