THE LIVER- A CORNERSTONE OF LIVESTOCK PERFORMANCE

Picture yourself driving a formula 1 at maximum speed. All lights are green and suddenly black out. What is the diagnosis? Just a clogged car filter. Now, imagine this scenario in the case of animal production: the filter maps to the animal liver, a central metabolic organ. The liver acts as a blood cleanser, detoxifier and plays a pivotal role for the proper functioning of animal organism. If a liver begins functioning abnormally, what is the best course of action to take?

THE LIVER: AN ACTOR OF IMMUNITY

The liver is one of the largest and most sensitive organs, particularly in mammals. It receives a major part of intestinal blood and acts to regulate the blood glucose levels. Its primary functions are metabolic: maintenance of homeostasis, glucose and lipid energy. It is a place of storage of nutrients and it synthetizes plasma proteins.

The liver also favours the animal body’s creation of complex molecules (carbohydrates, proteins, glycoproteins) by precursors. This process is also referred to as anabolism. For example, gluconeogenesis synthetize glucose from volatile fatty acids (VFA). There are other molecules that are created in the liver, such as cholesterol; cholesterol is involved in the digestion of fats or steroid hormones that govern reproduction.

The liver ensures detoxification and excretion of endogenous and exogenous waste. It neutralizes toxic elements from the metabolism (bilirubin, ammonia, ketones) then transforms them into recycled nutrients and expels them via urine. If the detoxification process does not function properly, toxic substances will accumulate in the liver; this build-up can hamper the various metabolic activities of hepatocytes.

A major actor of the immune system, the liver is the first barrier to all antigens. It contributes to the control of immune responses, of inflammation and of stress.

FUNCTIONS OF THE LIVER

Carbohydrate metabolism • Glucose is used for energy within the animal body. Glucose is stored in the liver as glycogen under the action of insulin, which is secreted by the pancreas. When energy is required the glycogen is broken down by glucagon, also secreted by the pancreas.

Protein metabolism • Formation of plasma proteins – for example, albumin, fibrinogen, prothrombin and globulins. • Regulation of amino acids. The liver uses amino acids to build proteins; any amino acids that are not essential may be converted into more useful ones – a process called transamination. • Production of urea. Excess amino acids cannot be stored and are converted to ammonia and then urea – a process called deamination.

Fat metabolism • Fatty acids and glycerol are converted by the liver into phospholipids and cholesterol. The phospholipids are used to build cell membranes and cholesterol is used for bile salts. Excess fat is then stored in deposits around the animal body.

Storage of vitamins • Vitamins including A, D, E and K are stored in the liver.

SUPPLEMENTS AND DIET

There are many diets designed to support the liver during disease and carry on supporting the liver afterwards. Most food companies will have a specially formulated liver diet. These diets mainly have reduced protein content, but the protein that is included is of high biological value. Liver diets are designed so they are easy for the liver to handle, and protein is restricted. When supporting animals with hepatic disease, the following points should be considered when selecting a diet.

The diet should: • support protein synthesis; • maintain optimal animal bodyweight; • decrease protein catabolism; • slow disease progression; • support liver regeneration; and • encourage the animal to eat. Current thinking is that animals with hepatic encephalopathy should be fed a hepatic diet and, crucially, cats with hepatic lipidosis must be fed a low-fat diet, which may not always be a liver diet. A low fat, high fibre diet maybe more beneficial. Some supplements are said to support the liver and also aid detoxification – for example, YORSTONER.

INTRODUCING OUR RANGE OF LIVER TONICS

Our product YORSTONER is a Unique combination of Essential Vitamins, Minerals & Amino Acids and Liver Protector with blend of Natural Bio actives. We have developed the formula in two forms namely- powder from and liquid to suit different dosage requirements as given by your veterinarian. It comes with a combination of multivitamins that are essential to the animal body. Naming a few would include:

Vitamin A, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Vitamin D3, Vitamin E, Folic Acid, D- Pantothenate, L-Lysine, DL Methionine, Choline Chloride, Liver Extract, Protein Hydrolysate, Niacin, Inositol , Biotin, Sodium Selenite, Zinc Sulphate, Malt Extract, Calcium Lactate, Ferric Ammonium Citrate, Copper Sulphate, Cobalt Chloride, Magnesium Sulphate, Manganese Sulphate, MOS, FOS, Andrographis Paniculata, Ashwagandha, Trifla Ocimum Sanctum, Shatavari, Shilajit, Phyllanthus, Niruri Punarnava, Curcumin,  Yeast Extract, Garlic Extract, Ginger Extract, Amylase, Pepsin, Bromelain.

INDICATION

Speaking of how our product YORSTONER will address your animal’s liver problems, the following are a few immediate factors the medicine takes into consideration:

• To enhance growth, weight gain, Feed Conversion Ratio (FCR) & livability.
• Reduction in early chick mortality
• To improve liver function & to reduce ill effects of aflatoxins, pesticides, antibiotic, etc.
• To maintain proper feed intake, digestion, absorption of nutrients.
• To Improves immune system and relieves bird from Stress.

BENEFITS

Of course, now all of us want some utility out of the product we have invested in terms of the well-being of our beloved animals. Maximizing the benefits that you get out of our products is a key point of priority at Yorspharmaceuticals. We would like the best of solutions to trickle down the throat of our animals whenever the need be. Here are a few lucrative benefits that you can expect the animals to derive after using YORSTONER POWDER OR YORSTONER FORTE (LIQUID):

• Support fast and proper growth of birds.
• Improves Feed Consumption Ration (FCR)
• Improves Livability
• Support healthy growth of birds making them less prone for disease.
• Improves weight gain and milk yielding.
• Improves appetite and feed utilization
• Helps in reconditioning of undernourished animals.
• Improves immunological power and reduces stress in animals.

Disclaimer

Please note that our product is packed with closure safety. Do not use the medicine if seal is Broken. Our products are meant for export use only. One must follow their local veterinarian’s instructions and dosage prescribed. Shake well before use. To get the best utility out of our products one must Store in Cool and Dry Place (suggested in between 15 Degree C to 30 Degree C), Protect from light and do not freeze.