STABILITY MONITORING OF PHYTOGENIC CONSTITUENTS AND PHYSICOCHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF PULMOFARM T HERBAL RESPIRATORY PREMIX DURING FEED PELLETIZATION STRESS

Feed represents a major input in poultry, cattle, and swine production, accounting for approximately 50-70% of total production costs. Feed processing technologies such as pelletization can enhance feed efficiency, reduce wastage, and improve digestibility and palatability. However, the elevated temperature and moisture involved in pelletization may influence the stability of phytogenic feed additives. Livestock species are highly susceptible to respiratory disorders caused by multiple predisposing factors including chronic stress, bacterial or fungal infections, secondary coliform organisms, and environmental allergens. Pulmofarm T Premix, a phytogenic herbal formulation, is widely used to alleviate symptoms associated with chronic respiratory disease (CRD) such as sniffing, rattling, sneezing, coughing, and respiratory distress.