Nor-Oleum
Features
Nor-Mite® is a complementary feed based on essential oils and flavoring compounds that is easy to use. This solution has many advantages such as the absence of residue risk and therefore of withdrawal period.
- Complementary feed providing flavouring compounds
- Contributes to controlling red mite populations in poultry
- Contributes to controlling fly populations (Musca domestica, Musca lucilia sericata)
- 100% natural
- Can be used in organic farming in Europe
Issues
Red mites are one of the most expensive issues for egg producers. Indeed, this ectoparasite that feeds on the blood of hens is a source of stress and loss of productivity. In addition, problems of resistance to acaricide molecules are very frequent. The possibility to fight it efficiently and preventively with a natural alternative is a consequent strategic asset for breeders.
Flies are also a major source of inconvenience in farming. Depending on the species, they can be vectors of disease transmission and are just as undesirable for animals as for humans.
Composition
Authorized as a complementary feed, Nor-Mite® is formulated with plant extracts.
Features
Nor-Mite® is a complementary feed based on essential oils and flavoring compounds that is easy to use. This solution has many advantages such as the absence of residue risk and therefore of withdrawal period.
- Complementary feed providing flavouring compounds
- Contributes to controlling red mite populations in poultry
- Contributes to controlling fly populations (Musca domestica, Musca lucilia sericata)
- 100% natural
- Can be used in organic farming in Europe
Issues
Red mites are one of the most expensive issues for egg producers. Indeed, this ectoparasite that feeds on the blood of hens is a source of stress and loss of productivity. In addition, problems of resistance to acaricide molecules are very frequent. The possibility to fight it efficiently and preventively with a natural alternative is a consequent strategic asset for breeders.
Flies are also a major source of inconvenience in farming. Depending on the species, they can be vectors of disease transmission and are just as undesirable for animals as for humans.
Composition
Authorized as a complementary feed, Nor-Mite® is formulated with plant extracts.
Essential
oils
Benefits
Proven benefits
Trial results
14 trials were conducted to establish the efficacy of Nor-Mite®. Nor-Mite® was incorporated in feed at 500 ppm in these trials, which totalled approximately 487,000 laying hens.
To estimate red mite pressure, we used cardboard traps positioned in the barn (the number of traps is adjusted according to the number of laying hens) for 24 hours. Then the traps were frozen at -18°C for 72 hours, and the number of red mites in all traps was counted. Red mites counts were performed before the use of Nor-Mite®, 15 days and 35 days after. Results were analyzed by Student’s t test (Graphpad software, 2018).
We observed a decrease in the red mite population between 37% and 88%, with a mean of 73% (p<0.0001).
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Usage
Mode of action
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Nor-Mite is ingested via drinking water or feed.
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After a few days of treatment, the animal excretes itself the repulsive molecules contained in the essential oils.
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For red mites, the consumption of hen's blood is essential to reach the adult stage but also to trigger a laying cycle. The red mite thus deprived of energy, ceases its activity until entering dormancy, it then becomes grey.