What are the functions of calcium formate as a feed additive?

Calcium formate is a kind of feed additive with high safety, which has a positive effect on improving the growth performance of animals and increasing economic benefits. At the same time, calcium formate has a positive effect on improving survival rate, disease resistance rate and feed conversion rate. Do you know the role of calcium formate as a feed additive?

1. Improve the palatability of feed

An appropriate amount of acid can improve the palatability of the diet and increase the feed intake of the piglets. Calcium formate contains organic small molecule formic acid. The use of calcium formate for early weaning piglets increases the weight gain rate by 5.1% and reduces the feed-to-meat ratio by 6.5%. Adding 1.5% to 2.0% calcium formate to the feed of growing piglets can increase appetite and speed up growth.

2. Lower the pH of the gastrointestinal tract and increase digestibility

Calcium formate is mainly used to reduce the pH value of the stomach contents of weaned piglets, and to maintain the pH value of the stomach contents relatively stable. It has the effect of improving digestive tract enzyme activity and nutrient digestibility, and can reduce the chance of infection by pathogenic microorganisms. The reproduction of pathogenic micro-organisms is inhibited, and probiotics reproduce.

3. Reduce diarrhea rate and relieve stress

The pH value of the piglet stomach is more than 4.2, and the pH of the piglet feed is in the range of 5.8~6.5. Excessively high pH value not only reduces the activity of pepsin, but also provides a suitable environment for the propagation and growth of pathogenic bacteria such as E. coli and Salmonella. Indigestion, diarrhea and slow growth.

Adding calcium formate to the piglet's diet can well regulate the pH of the gastrointestinal tract. Acidic conditions are conducive to the reproduction and growth of lactic acid bacteria and inhibit harmful microorganisms such as Escherichia coli. It can also exert cellular immune function, overcome the stress caused by weaning of weaned piglets, and reduce the incidence of piglet diarrhea. The use of organic acids to control pathogenic bacteria helps regulate the immune system's response.

4. Directly participate in the body's metabolism and increase the digestion and absorption of nutrients

Adding 1.5% to 2.0% calcium formate to piglet feed can increase piglet weight gain by 9% and feed utilization rate by 4.4%. The properties of acidulants combine with some mineral elements to form complexes that are easily absorbed and utilized. At the same time, in an acidic environment, it is also conducive to the absorption of vitamins (such as VA, VD).

Calcium formate is a highly effective and inexpensive mineral additive that can be widely used in animal production. The nutritional value is that the mineral additive can provide metabolism for animal growth to maintain the health of livestock and poultry. Choosing a strong manufacturer with stable and guaranteed quality such as Chuandong Chemical Group as a feed additive will increase the conversion rate of more and better animal products, improve the feed processing technology, and prevent feed mildew.