Animals health : The use of organic acids in animal nutrition

Livestock is a sector linked to economic purposes. It is characterized in the care of the animals and the breeders must be able to well ensure the health, the good feeding and the reproduction of their animals. You would like to know more about this subject or even more you specialize in this area? Then take the opportunity to know what the diet of your animals should contain depending on the circumstances for their health and well-being.

Why use organic acids?

Indeed, it is from research carried out by a biochemist that the use of organic acids in animal feed was possible. Currently, it is already spread all over the world. Why this use of a whole group of chemicals? This is usually caused by always seeking solutions to a problem that arises. Therefore, this scientist has discovered that organic acids have conservation effects of high protein feed. But this is not all because they allow especially the lowering of the pH of the forage. Thus, the mechanism in the digestive system of your farm animals will work well. In case there are critical phases of growth, do not worry since the use of these organic acids will improve intestinal hygiene.

Principles to take into account for use

You are advised to adopt the right strategy in case of use otherwise it could cause diseases for your animals. Know first that only 5 organic acids are used, namely formic, acetic, lactic, propionic and butyric acids. Since these are considered additives, respect the doses to put in the food or drinking water. This will then prevent the development of molds and contribute mainly to bacterial decontamination. It also helps to fight against pathogenic microorganisms including salmonella. Bacterial control will be beneficial for the proper functioning of the mechanism of their digestion. The health of your animals will be safe and their nutrition will be well taken care of (food consumption increases). In addition to the bacteriological balance of the intestinal microbiota, the hygiene of the bolus of your animals will also be ensured, which reduces the risk of diarrhea.

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