FerMos is a concentrated product, supplying mannan oligosaccharides (MOS) derived from the yeast cell wall of Saccharomyces cerevisiae. FerMos ensures maintenance of an optimal balance in gastro-intestinal microbiota of animals.

Pathogenic bacteria have mannose specific lectins on their cell surface. FerMos binds to pathogenic bacteria (E. coli, Salmonella, Proteus, Klebsiella) via mannose specific lectins and blocks their colonisation of the intestine. Pathogens which become bound to FerMos are washed out of the animal’s digestive tract. Due to adhering effect to FerMos fewer pathogens are available for intestinal colonisation resulting in lower infection rates.

FerMos increases in beneficial bacteria enhances the short chain fatty acids in the hind gut which has a positive effect on gut intestinal integrity, as well as digestive and absorptive function of the gut.