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At the ESPHM Congress 2026, we are presenting new insights from a large retrospective analysis on false positive rates in commercial ELISA tests for PRRSv and Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae in European pig breeding farms.

Using data from more than 60 sites across Europe, the study highlights how gender, laboratory and time can influence test outcomes – with important implications for diagnostics and herd health decision‑making.

Visit us at ESPHM 2026 and discover the full results.

BUTYRON is an innovative stabilized butyrate technology designed to optimize intestinal health from the earliest stages of production in monogastric animals. Butyrate, a short-chain fatty acid, is vital for intestinal mucosa development, microbiota balance, and nutrient absorption. However, its industrial application has challenges due to its volatility, corrosiveness, and strong odor.

Traditional technologies to protect butyrate, such as encapsulation in fats or protein matrices, depend on digestive enzymes like pancreatic lipases to release the active butyrate. This poses a problem for young animals whose digestive systems are not fully mature.

BUTYRON overcomes this limitation with a multilayer stabilization technology that allows for the release of butyrate without relying on digestive enzymes. This technology ensures that butyrate is available from the early segments of the digestive tract, providing a more comprehensive action across the stomach, small intestine, and distal intestine. It also improves stability, reduces odor, and enhances handling in feed mills.

Studies have shown that BUTYRON improves productive parameters such as weight gain, feed conversion ratio, and feed intake, particularly in weaned piglets and broilers. This makes it a valuable tool for modern animal production, where intestinal health and efficiency are critical.

In conclusion, BUTYRON's innovative stabilization technology makes it an effective and efficient tool for improving intestinal health and productivity, especially in young animals.