{"id":3191,"date":"2026-04-07T14:28:27","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T12:28:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.deltavit.com\/actualite\/delta-stimflash-improves-overall-production-performance\/"},"modified":"2026-04-10T15:02:53","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T13:02:53","slug":"delta-stimflash-improves-overall-production-performance","status":"publish","type":"actualite","link":"https:\/\/www.deltavit.com\/en\/news\/delta-stimflash-improves-overall-production-performance\/","title":{"rendered":"Stimflash improves overall production performance"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/div>\n<div id=\"block-hero-block_01a7227c8dbb5a8163a67e1a934a0ebf\" class=\"container-fluid page_header_banner_part  block-hero\"  style=\"background: url(https:\/\/www.deltavit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fond-blog.png) no-repeat center \/ cover;\" >\n    <div class=\"container\">\n        <div class=\"row\">\n            <div class=\"col-12\">\n                <nav aria-label=\"breadcrumbs\" class=\"rank-math-breadcrumb\"><p><span class=\"last\">Home<\/span><\/p><\/nav>            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"row justify-content-center\">\n            <div class=\"col-12 col-md-8 text-center\">\n                \n                <h1>Stimflash improves overall production performance<\/h1>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"container\">\n\n\n<div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12 heading\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Oxidative stress: a reality in the field and a key to improving livestock performance<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:12px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12 paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The process of oxidative stress is now well understood. Highly reactive molecules produced by the body, known as \u201cfree radicals\u201d, damage vital tissues. Under normal circumstances, these molecules are neutralized by the body\u2019s protective mechanisms known as antioxidants. These antioxidants prevent free radicals from reaching their targets and damaging them.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:24px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12 heading\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Free radicals are the result of stress experienced by the animal:<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pathogenic infections<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Environmental changes<\/strong> (temperature, feeding transitions, handling, etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Elevated metabolism<\/strong>, particularly during periods of high production (peak laying, growth)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:24px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12 heading\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Oxidative stress affects performance<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12 paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During periods of stress or pathogenic pressure, the production of free radicals<strong> is greater<\/strong> than that of antioxidants, leading to <strong>oxidative stress and\/or inflammation<\/strong>. Many micronutrients are then redirected to boost natural defenses rather than being used for meat or egg production. This nutritional reallocation directly contributes to <strong>a decline in zootechnical performance.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12 paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is estimated that <strong>70% of the decline in performance<\/strong> is due to reduced feed intake and <strong>30% to the immune response<\/strong>, which redirects part of the ingested nutrients to activate the immune response (particularly white blood cells and antibodies) <em>\u2014 Journal of Pathology, vol. 181: 257\u2013266, 1997.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12 paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Better management of these oxidative stress issues therefore represents <strong>a real lever for improving production performance<\/strong> in broiler, layer, and breeding poultry.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:24px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12 heading\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Metabolic reallocation: reduced production of muscle proteins under stress<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12 paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stimflash <strong>improves overall production performance, particularly under adverse conditions<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12 paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thanks to its unique formulation (developed through CCPA research), which is rich in vitamin C and antioxidants, Stimflash supports animal performance and <strong>contributes to avoid a drop in feed intake during periods of stress.<\/strong> It thus helps reduce metabolic diversion and redirects nutrient intake toward production (meat, eggs, etc.) <strong>to maintain and improve performance.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:24px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12 heading\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Proven Benefits<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><strong>Poultry breeding: continued egg-laying<\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12 paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Experimental Station Trial, 2009<\/em> <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12 paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">3 applications of Stimflash at 55, 57, and 59 weeks of age (Lohman Brown)<br><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><strong>Broiler chickens:<\/strong> <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12 paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Trials in Tunisia 2025\u20132026<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12 paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These trials confirm the effectiveness of Stimflash in broiler production.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12 paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Two trials conducted on Tunisian farms <em>(Arbor Acres and Cobb strains)<\/em> evaluated the impact of Stimflash, administered at 1.5 ml\/L of water from Day 5 to Day 8, on the zootechnical performance of broiler chickens. The results show a significant improvement in performance and a reduction in production costs.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Decrease in the <strong>Consumer Price Index<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reduced <strong>mortality<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Improvement in the <strong>performance index and average daily gain<\/strong> (ADG)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Optimization of <strong>feed costs<\/strong> per 1 kg of live weight<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:68% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"343\" src=\"https:\/\/www.deltavit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Essai-Stimflash-EN-1024x343.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5483 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.deltavit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Essai-Stimflash-EN-1024x343.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.deltavit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Essai-Stimflash-EN-300x101.png 300w, https:\/\/www.deltavit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Essai-Stimflash-EN-768x257.png 768w, https:\/\/www.deltavit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Essai-Stimflash-EN-990x332.png 990w, https:\/\/www.deltavit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Essai-Stimflash-EN-660x221.png 660w, https:\/\/www.deltavit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Essai-Stimflash-EN-450x151.png 450w, https:\/\/www.deltavit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Essai-Stimflash-EN-330x111.png 330w, https:\/\/www.deltavit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Essai-Stimflash-EN-180x60.png 180w, https:\/\/www.deltavit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Essai-Stimflash-EN-500x168.png 500w, https:\/\/www.deltavit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Essai-Stimflash-EN.png 1170w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em><em>49,000 Arbor Acres broiler chickens<\/em><\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 control batch<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 Stimflash batch<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1.5 ml per liter of water from Day 5 to Day 8<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>IC :<\/strong> Control 1.604 \/ Stimflash 1,448<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mortality rate:<\/strong> Control group 3.19% \/ Stimflash 2.52%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>IP :<\/strong> Control 314 \/ Stimflash 372<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12 paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:68% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"382\" src=\"https:\/\/www.deltavit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Essais-2-Stimflash-EN-1024x382.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5485 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.deltavit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Essais-2-Stimflash-EN-1024x382.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.deltavit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Essais-2-Stimflash-EN-300x112.png 300w, https:\/\/www.deltavit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Essais-2-Stimflash-EN-768x287.png 768w, https:\/\/www.deltavit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Essais-2-Stimflash-EN-990x370.png 990w, https:\/\/www.deltavit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Essais-2-Stimflash-EN-660x246.png 660w, https:\/\/www.deltavit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Essais-2-Stimflash-EN-450x168.png 450w, https:\/\/www.deltavit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Essais-2-Stimflash-EN-330x123.png 330w, https:\/\/www.deltavit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Essais-2-Stimflash-EN-180x67.png 180w, https:\/\/www.deltavit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Essais-2-Stimflash-EN-500x187.png 500w, https:\/\/www.deltavit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Essais-2-Stimflash-EN.png 1077w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em><em>43,000 Cobb-line broiler chickens<\/em><\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 Control batch<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 Stimflash batch<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1,5m per liter of water from Day 5 to Day 9<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>IC :<\/strong> Control  1,573 \/ Stimflash 1,559<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><strong>Mortality rate<\/strong> :<\/strong> Control  3,63 % \/ Stimflash 3,60 %<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>IP : <\/strong>Control  312 \/ Stimflash 329<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12 paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12 paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On two farms and with two different strains, Stimflash <strong>improves ADG, FCR, and FPI, <\/strong>while <strong>helping to reduce or stabilize mortality.<\/strong> It is a reliable performance enhancer for broiler production.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:24px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12 paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong>For use during sensitive times<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Broiler chickens: <\/strong>start-up, feed transitions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Female chicks: <\/strong>transfer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Laying hens:<\/strong> onset of egg-laying and peak egg-laying<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Breeding stock:<\/strong> after viral infection and to improve chick quality.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:24px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" 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