
Blending acids
Increasing
concerns about antimicrobial resistance due to uncontrolled uses of artificial
antibiotics urges scientists to look for sustainable alternatives. Organic
acids can replace antibiotics in the diet of farm animals. Organic acid mixtures
are used as feed additives to improve the immune system, gut health, pH
reduction for nutrient digestibility and growth performance. The most commonly
used organic acid is short chain fatty acids such as formic acid, propionic
acid, butyric acid, citric acid and malic acid. Their combination can provide
synergetic effects for livestock.

Tributyrin
This
chemical is an ester compound of glycerol and butyric acid. Butyric acid shows
positive effects in modulating the intestinal microbial population and in
promoting the digestion phase. Consumption of butyric acid helps to maintain a good
gut health system. However, due to strong odors, animals tend to resist the
intake of butyric acid. Tributyrin is an alternative when consumed it releases directly
to butyric acid and glycerol in the small intestine. Butyric acid is quickly
absorbed. On the other hand, released glycerol helps to reduce the feed intake
due to high energy production, resulting in an increase in profit margins.

Fumaric Acid
Fumaric
Acid is an organic solid compound with white color, which finds applications in
both feed and food industries. For animal feed, tt is premixed to give a
function of a regulator of acidity, temperature resistance, or oxidation
assistant of animals. By creating a good environment for “beneficial” bacteria,
this organic promote the growth performance of your herd through improved use
of nutrients.