THE USE OF CARVACROLIC ORIGANUM OILS IN ANIMAL FEED ADDITIVES
Hans van der Mheen, Applied Pant Research PPO-Lelystad, The Netherlands
Hans Jensema, Ropapharm International, Zaandam, The Netherlands
Ropapharm International has world-wide patents for the use of carvacrol rich Oregao
essential oils as a feed additive for pigs, poultry, birds and horses. Added in a specific
formulation (and concentration) into their feed it is said to increase the intestinal health
of the animal. Ropapharm has done extensive research on this and is currently working
on new applications for pets and fish.
For development of these products a long term reliable supply and source of suitable
Oregano essential oil is of great importance. PPO started evaluating the production
and quality of different Oregano origins/offsprings and, next to commercial field
production, developed a selection program to improve the plant material.
In the lecture/poster information will be given on both the production of plant material
and the essential oil and the application thereof in animal food and pharmaceuticals.