IMW50® is a yeast cell wall extract which is highly concentrated in β-glucans, while still offering excellent levels of mannan-oligosaccharide, MOS. MOS is known for its capacity to agglutinate pathogens, and prevent the colonization in the gut as it offers a binding site to harmful bacteria that possess type 1 fimbriae present in the intestinal tract. The β-glucans present in IMW50® (β-1,3 and 1,6) modulate the innate immune system response.
Salmonella enteritidis (SE) is known to colonize the ceca and internal organs in commercial hens resulting in SE translocation to the ovary. As a consequence, SE can be found in eggs, by either ovarian or intestinal tract infection. Producers employ interventions to decrease egg contamination.
IMW50® was approved by Walmart in US as a part of non- antibiotic feed additives program called Walmart “Best in Class” Fresh Shell Egg Program for laying hens.