When we think about the liver’s importance and its impact on animal health, welfare, and production parameters, it is often underestimated.

The liver performs a wide range of vital functions — it is the body’s metabolic factory, processing most lipids, carbohydrates, proteins, minerals, and vitamins.

It also produces bile salts, which are essential for the absorption of fats and fat-soluble vitamins.

The Liver’s Role in Immunity

The liver plays a crucial part in immunity as one of the barriers against pathogens and digestive antigens. If harmful agents pass through the microbiome, intestinal barriers, and gut immune defenses, they can reach the liver via the portal vein, triggering immune responses and inflammation.

Another key function is detoxification — removing waste products and toxins, which is essential for the survival and performance of poultry.

Beyond these basic functions, the liver also synthesizes plasma proteins and clotting factors, and stores essential minerals and vitamins.

Recognizing Signs of Liver Health Issues

Monitoring liver condition should be part of any poultry production strategy. Key indicators include:

• Color:
  A healthy liver is reddish-brown. An orange or yellow hue usually indicates fat accumulation.

• Consistency:
  A healthy liver should be firm to the touch. If it breaks apart easily, it signals a problem.

• Size & Shape:
  A normal liver is not enlarged and has sharp edges. Rounded edges and swelling are early signs of inflammation.

Strategies to Protect the Liver

Our goal should always be to prevent liver damage. Certain compounds can help protect and restore liver health:

1. Antioxidants
   Oxidative stress is a common consequence of liver damage. Increasing physiological antioxidant levels — not only in feed but also systemically — is an effective approach.

   • Vitamin E works in synergy with Vitamin C and antioxidant enzymes like superoxide dismutase, glutathione peroxidase, and catalase to neutralize free radicals and reduce oxidative stress.

2. Phytogenics

   • Milk Thistle Extract (Silymarin): Known for antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and cell-regenerative properties.

   • Artichoke Extract (Cynarin): Provides antioxidant protection for the liver and kidneys, and stimulates bile production and secretion.

3. Lipotropic Agents

   • Choline Chloride: Prevents abnormal fat accumulation in the liver (Fatty Liver Syndrome) and supports optimal nutrient utilization.

   • Other lipotropics include Methionine and Betaine.

4. B-Complex Vitamins
   Act as coenzymes in key metabolic cycles, preventing liver damage.

5. L-Carnitine
   Enhances fatty acid transport into mitochondria — the cell’s power plants — increasing available energy and supporting recovery.

LIVERVITAL – Complete Liver Support for Poultry

LIVERVITAL is a liquid complementary feed for easy and safe application via drinking water. It contains all the above-mentioned compounds, helping the liver recover after health challenges and preventing unnecessary stress in poultry flocks.

These are the results of using Livervital to solve this issue. As showned, the liver improves after applying the treatment for 4 days.

In Peru, Miavit is proudly represented by Levania.