EssentialCap™

Natural Feed Additives

Reed Pacific provides a range of microencapsulated essential oils for feed additives under the name – EssentialCap™. EssentialCap™ contains natural plant extracts or phytogenics that have biologically active properties which are beneficial to livestock production.

“Typically they have antioxidative, anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory and digestion enhancing effects.”*

EssentialCap™ feed additives allow for effective delivery of the essential oils into the gut, improving gut health. EssentialCap™ provide excellent shelf life and effectiveness.

Product  Essential Oil  Plant Name Key Benefits
EssentialCap TTO Tea Tree Oil Melaleuca alternifolia
Antimicrobial
EssentialCap ORE Oregano Oreganum vulgare Antimicrobial, Antioxidant
EssentialCap TH Thyme Thymus vulgare Antimicrobial, Antioxidant
EssentialCap GAR Garlic Allium sativum L. Lipid digestion, antimicrobial
EssentialCap HR Horseradish Armoracia rusticana Immunity booster
EssentialCap PM Peppermint Mentha piperita Stomach, improving gut peristalsis
EssentialCap CIN Cinnamon Cinnamomum cassia Antimicrobial, Appetising

*Applegate TJ, Klose V, Steiner T, Ganner A, Schatzmayr G. Probiotics and phytogenics for poultry: myth or reality? J Appl Poult Res (2010) 19:194–210.10.3382/japr.2010-00168

Range

Encapsulated Feed Additive Range

  • EssentialCap™ TTO [Tee Tree Oil]
  • EssentialCap™ [Oregano Oil]

Natural Protection

Benefits of encapsulated phytogenics feed additives

  • Increased longevity of active
  • Release in gut as broken down by enzymes
  • Prevents oxidisation of actives
  • Masks foul odours or tastes from livestock
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