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Protein Powder: Targeted supplementation with high-quality protein
Protein is not just a question of crude protein content. For the formation, renewal and repair of body tissue, it is crucial that essential amino acids are available in sufficient quantities and in the correct proportions. Whilst mixed grain feeds do provide valuable natural protein, their amino acid profile is heavily influenced by the cereals, pulses and oilseeds used. BergerPIGEONS Protein Powder has therefore been developed as a targeted supplement: it increases the absolute protein intake whilst optimising the amino acid profile of the grain ration.
The formulation is based predominantly on egg proteins: pasteurised egg white and whole egg powder are combined with soya protein isolate. The finished product contains 76.2 % crude protein and only 2.2 % crude fat. In addition, specific amounts of essential amino acids are added – including the branched-chain amino acids leucine, isoleucine and valine (BCAAs), as well as lysine, DL-methionine and threonine. Glycine complements the amino acid profile.
Why the quality of amino acids is important:
- BCAAs (leucine, isoleucine and valine): essential amino acids and building blocks of muscle protein. Leucine also plays a regulatory role in protein metabolism.
- Lysine: an essential amino acid for the synthesis of body proteins; in diets high in cereals, the supply of lysine may be limiting in relation to other amino acids.
- Methionine and cysteine: sulphur-containing amino acids that are particularly important for the formation of keratin and, consequently, for new feather growth. Methionine can act as a precursor to cysteine in the metabolism.
- Threonine: an essential amino acid and a component of numerous proteins in the body; an adequate intake supports the utilisation of the full range of amino acids.
Travel and recovery:
Following intense physical exertion, processes of muscle breakdown, repair and regeneration take place simultaneously. For this to happen, protein building blocks must be available through the diet. ProteinPowder is therefore specifically added to the travel feed on the day after a race. At a rate of 10 g per 600 g of feed, the ration is supplemented with high-quality protein and essential amino acids; following particularly strenuous flights, the amount can be increased to 20 g per 600 g. This specifically and significantly boosts the intake of protein and amino acids to aid the regeneration of muscle tissue.
Breeding and rearing young animals:
During the rearing of young stock, large quantities of new body proteins are produced. An adequate supply of high-quality protein and essential amino acids is therefore a key component of an effective rearing diet. ProteinPowder supplements the grain mix during rearing at a rate of 5 g per 600 g of feed; during particularly intensive rearing phases, the dosage can be increased to up to 10 g per 600 g.
Moulting:
Feathers consist mainly of keratin and are therefore made up of protein. Sulphur-containing amino acids are particularly important for new feather growth. ProteinPowder increases the intake of high-quality protein during moulting and specifically supplements the diet with methionine and other essential amino acids. The recommended dosage is 5–10 g per 600 g of seed mix; during intensive moulting of the cover plumage, 10 g per 600 g.
The role in the BergerPIGEONS feeding system:
ProteinPowder is not intended to compensate for an unbalanced basic diet or to maintain the highest possible crude protein levels on a long-term basis. The grain mix forms the natural basis. ProteinPowder is used as required when protein metabolism, growth or new feather growth make it advisable to specifically increase the supply of protein and amino acids. It is expressly intended for use in combination with 10 % Berger Pearls No.1.
Feeding recommendation:
General: for increased protein requirements, 5–20 g per 600 g of feed.
- During the racing season: On the day after a race, 10 g per 600 g of racing feed. After particularly strenuous races, 20 g per 600 g.
- Rearing: 5 g per 600 g of grain feed during the rearing of young birds. During an intensive rearing phase, up to 10 g per 600 g.
- Moulting: 5–10 g per 600 g of grain feed. During periods of intensive moulting of the cover feathers, 10 g per 600 g.
Combined use with 10 % Berger Pearls No. 1 is expressly intended.
Composition: Pasteurised egg white, whole egg powder, soya protein isolate, rice starch.
Analytical constituents: Crude protein 76.20 %; crude fat 2.20 %; crude fibre 0.63 %; crude ash 5.85 %.
Additives per kg: Nutritional additives – amino acids, their salts and analogues: 8,122 mg L-lysine monohydrochloride, technically pure (3c322); 5,050 mg DL-methionine, technically pure (3c301); 4,000 mg L-threonine (3c410); 7,000 mg L-isoleucine (3c381); 24,000 mg L-leucine (3c382); 8,000 mg L-valine (3c370). Sensory additives – flavourings: 18,000 mg L-glycine (2b17034).
Protein Powder: Targeted supplementation with high-quality protein
Protein is not just a question of crude protein content. For the formation, renewal and repair of body tissue, it is crucial that essential amino acids are available in sufficient quantities and in the correct proportions. Whilst mixed grain feeds do provide valuable natural protein, their amino acid profile is heavily influenced by the cereals, pulses and oilseeds used. BergerPIGEONS Protein Powder has therefore been developed as a targeted supplement: it increases the absolute protein intake whilst optimising the amino acid profile of the grain ration.
The formulation is based predominantly on egg proteins: pasteurised egg white and whole egg powder are combined with soya protein isolate. The finished product contains 76.2 % crude protein and only 2.2 % crude fat. In addition, specific amounts of essential amino acids are added – including the branched-chain amino acids leucine, isoleucine and valine (BCAAs), as well as lysine, DL-methionine and threonine. Glycine complements the amino acid profile.
Why the quality of amino acids is important:
- BCAAs (leucine, isoleucine and valine): essential amino acids and building blocks of muscle protein. Leucine also plays a regulatory role in protein metabolism.
- Lysine: an essential amino acid for the synthesis of body proteins; in diets high in cereals, the supply of lysine may be limiting in relation to other amino acids.
- Methionine and cysteine: sulphur-containing amino acids that are particularly important for the formation of keratin and, consequently, for new feather growth. Methionine can act as a precursor to cysteine in the metabolism.
- Threonine: an essential amino acid and a component of numerous proteins in the body; an adequate intake supports the utilisation of the full range of amino acids.
Travel and recovery:
Following intense physical exertion, processes of muscle breakdown, repair and regeneration take place simultaneously. For this to happen, protein building blocks must be available through the diet. ProteinPowder is therefore specifically added to the travel feed on the day after a race. At a rate of 10 g per 600 g of feed, the ration is supplemented with high-quality protein and essential amino acids; following particularly strenuous flights, the amount can be increased to 20 g per 600 g. This specifically and significantly boosts the intake of protein and amino acids to aid the regeneration of muscle tissue.
Breeding and rearing young animals:
During the rearing of young stock, large quantities of new body proteins are produced. An adequate supply of high-quality protein and essential amino acids is therefore a key component of an effective rearing diet. ProteinPowder supplements the grain mix during rearing at a rate of 5 g per 600 g of feed; during particularly intensive rearing phases, the dosage can be increased to up to 10 g per 600 g.
Moulting:
Feathers consist mainly of keratin and are therefore made up of protein. Sulphur-containing amino acids are particularly important for new feather growth. ProteinPowder increases the intake of high-quality protein during moulting and specifically supplements the diet with methionine and other essential amino acids. The recommended dosage is 5–10 g per 600 g of seed mix; during intensive moulting of the cover plumage, 10 g per 600 g.
The role in the BergerPIGEONS feeding system:
ProteinPowder is not intended to compensate for an unbalanced basic diet or to maintain the highest possible crude protein levels on a long-term basis. The grain mix forms the natural basis. ProteinPowder is used as required when protein metabolism, growth or new feather growth make it advisable to specifically increase the supply of protein and amino acids. It is expressly intended for use in combination with 10 % Berger Pearls No.1.
Feeding recommendation:
General: for increased protein requirements, 5–20 g per 600 g of feed.
- During the racing season: On the day after a race, 10 g per 600 g of racing feed. After particularly strenuous races, 20 g per 600 g.
- Rearing: 5 g per 600 g of grain feed during the rearing of young birds. During an intensive rearing phase, up to 10 g per 600 g.
- Moulting: 5–10 g per 600 g of grain feed. During periods of intensive moulting of the cover feathers, 10 g per 600 g.
Combined use with 10 % Berger Pearls No. 1 is expressly intended.
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