Piglet Feed
Piglets have a fragile digestive tract, which is why Borregaard LignoTech has developed a specific blend for piglets, containing both lactic and formic acid.
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SoftAcid in animal feeds
Following extensive trials, SoftAcid has been found to have acceptable palatability, with dosages of up to 2% having no detrimental effect on feed uptake.
Data generated shows that SoftAcid is an effective product for the prevention of digestive problems, which results in a better utilisation of the feed and improved animal performance. It was also found to have a positive influence on the microbial population of the piglet's digestive system, resulting in a reduction in the number of coliform bacteria present in the small intestine.
Brands
- SoftAcid FL+
Benefits
- Good digestibility effect
- Strong pH effect
- Strong antibacterial effect
- Low smell to avoid a drop in feed consumption
Table 1: Results from Feeding Trial in Denmark
| Product | Control | 1.0% SoftAcid | 1.5% SoftAcid | 2.0% SoftAcid |
| No of groups | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| No of pigs | 402 | 402 | 402 | 403 |
| 4-6 weeks | ||||
| Daily gain, g | 137 | 155 | 154 | 158 |
| Daily intake feed, FUp | 0.24 | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 |
| FUp/kg gain | 1.92 | 1.7 | 1.72 | 1.69 |
| 6-10 weeks | ||||
| Daily gain, g | 487 | 507 | 510 | 489 |
| Daily intake feed, FUp | 0.89 | 0.93 | 0.92 | 0.91 |
| FUp/kg gain | 1.83 | 1.83 | 1.80 | 1.86 |
| 4-10 weeks | ||||
| Daily gain, g | 374 | 392 | 396 | 382 |
| Daily intake, feed, FUp | 0.68 | 0.71 | 0.70 | 0.70 |
| FUp/kg gain | 1.83 | 1.80 | 1.78 | 1.82 |
FUp – Feed Unit pig. One unit of FU=approx. 12.65 MJ/kg metabolic energy.
