Piglet formic acid vs sodium formate

When is it best to use, formic acid or sodium formate?

In general, formic acid is widely recognized as a very effective feed acidifier and antimicrobial agent. However, it can be challenging to decide whether to use a formic acid based product like ProPhorce™ AC 600 and Formic Acid 85 %, or a sodium formate based product like ProPhorce™ AC 299. With that in mind we hope to help you in your choice of the right product for your specific circumstances. There are some key differences in the effects different formulations of formic acid will have in the animal. The difference is whether you primary need is gastric acidification, antimicrobial effect or both.

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ProPhorce AC299 for Sows

dEB management to improve the sow production cycle

A lower dEB in lactation feed compared to gestation feed results in a higher bone mobilization of calcium in favor of partus and milk production. The dEB is the balance between the anions and the cations in the feed. The optimal difference in dEB is 50-100 mEq; gestation feed should have a higher dEB compared to lactation feed.

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ProPhorce AC299 for Poultry

Electrolyte balance: Choosing the right tool for the job

Recognizing the importance of optimizing the dietary electrolyte balance and choosing the correct tool to achieve balance is key to achieving significant animal performance improvements and profitability.

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Battle heat stress with ProPhorce AC 299

Dealing with dietary electrolyte balance optimally

Improving the dietary electrolyte balance in animals is extremely important in the summer months as poultry producers are seeking solutions to help their animals deal with the issue of heat stress, which is very characteristic of the hot spring and summer months.

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