Vilofoss has introduced its new specialized mineral feed, ShellFoss, for the poultry industry. Uwe Frackenpohl, Poultry Product Manager at Vilofoss, emphasizes that the product significantly improves eggshell quality and contributes significantly to the profitability of farms.
One of the leading manufacturers of premixes and mineral feed for feed production, Vilofoss has introduced its latest innovation for the poultry industry: ShellFoss. The company explained that this specialized mineral feed is designed to optimize eggshell stability, specifically for laying hens, providing effective protection against cracked and misshapen eggs, particularly during the hens’ later laying stages.
As laying hens age, eggshell strength often decreases, leading to a higher rate of breakage and reduced profitability in egg production. ShellFoss was specifically developed to address this problem, Vilofoss points out. With its unique composition, it supports the mineralization of eggshells, resulting in stronger and more stable eggs-even in older hens in the advanced laying phase.
In addition to its application in commercial laying hens, ShellFoss is also suitable for use in parent stocks. Improved eggshell quality here promotes better “hatching egg hygiene”, leading to better hatch rates, the company claims. ShellFoss is based on a unique combination of vitamins, trace elements and a uniquely refined plant extract. Instead of offering a simple, single “nutrient solution”, the product provides a multifactorial approach.
Poultry Product Manager
Vilofoss
“Our goal was to offer a product that meets the specific demands of modern laying hen management. ShellFoss not only significantly improves eggshell quality but also contributes significantly to the profitability of farms,” says Uwe Frackenpohl, Poultry Product Manager at Vilofoss.
ShellFoss will be introduced this year as an innovation at EuroTier in Hannover, one of the world’s leading trade fairs for animal farming and management. Vilofoss invites interested poultry farmers to visit Stand H12 in Hall 21 to learn more about the application and benefits of ShellFoss.
