High-quality animal protein mixture made from immunoglobulins
At the end of the 90’s I had, as one of the first in Germany, recognised the benefits of providing a high-quality animal and immunoglobulin-rich protein feedstuff to pigeons. In regard to pigeon racing, the term “animal protein” was most probably written for the first time by myself. As the inventor of this modern protein provision I have always pointed out that for this, and in the first few days, the animals must be fed an easily digestible diet without peas.
The addition of Tollyamin (high-dose amino acids) and the high-quality Immunol allows the pigeons to recover very quickly. Muscle building is complete within 48 hours and the loss of weight quickly compensated. In the course of a weeks-long flight season, especially one with arduous flights, pigeons provided for in this way have a decisive performance advantage.
Previously the Immunol mixture contained nonspecific immunoglobuline IgG, which was derived from colostrum (colostrum of cows). A new and modern variant of specific immunoglobulins, IgY from egg powder, has, however, induced me to crucially improve the mix.
Cooperating in this decision process were:
Reiner Mecking Dostofarm
Silke Berding EW-Nutrition
Günter Prange AS Tauben-Züchter aus Meppen
Dr. Vincent Schroeder Vet. Schroeder-Tollisan
Johannes Jakobs Vet. Schroeder-Tollisan
The new Immunol mixture contains valuable animal protein from egg powder, which is especially rich in immunoglobulins IgY. Egg powder is a valuable source of animal protein. It has a high biological valency of 100% and displays an ideal amino acid pattern. Immunoglobulins serve to support a healthy intestinal flora.
The avian antibodies in the egg powder, also refered to as IgY (immunoglobulin from Yolk), are to be found in the yolk. They have an important passive immune function and bind themselves on pathogenic bacteria and viruses. After formation of the antigen-antibody complexes, the disease-causing germs are excreted in the faeces.
The growing knowledge-base around egg-antibodies has led to a new development in IgY technology. In addition to the previously mentioned non-specific antibodies , one can also produce special egg powder with the specific antibody IgY. Hereby, specific egg antibodies are produced, in that chickens are hyperimmunized through multiple vaccination and subsequently their eggs are collected for the production of antibody-rich egg powder. As a basic approach, similar to the E. coli vaccine.