In modern animal husbandry, the use of feed additives has become one of the important means to improve the growth performance of animals and improve the utilization rate of the same material. Among them, calcium formate, as a stable and safe feed additive, is gradually receiving attention from the industry. The purpose of this paper is to discuss the multiple benefits of adding calcium formate to feed for animal growth, in order to provide useful reference for animal husbandry production practice.
Improve the digestion and absorption rate of calcium source
As an organic calcium salt, calcium formate has the advantage of its good water solubility and bioavailability. This means that animals can quickly and easily absorb and utilize the medium after ingesting the feed containing calcium formate. Compared with inorganic calcium sources such as calcium carbonate, the calcium in calcium formate exists in the form of formate, which is easier to absorb in the animal intestine.
The absorption and utilization rate of calcium can be improved. This is especially important for young animals and egg-laying families because of their high calcium requirements, which can be met by calcium formate.
Regulate intestinal pH and promote the growth of beneficial bacteria
The stomach and intestines of animals need a good acidic environment to maintain the balance of bacteria and promote the digestion and absorption of nutrients. As an organic acid, calcium formate can reduce the PH value of the intestine, create favorable conditions for the reproduction of beneficial bacteria such as lactic acid bacteria, and prevent the growth and reproduction of harmful bacteria such as E. coli. This effect not only helps to enhance the digestive ability of animals, reduce the occurrence of diarrhea and other diseases, but also improves the overall health level. Especially the addition of calcium formate in piglet words can significantly improve the survival rate and growth rate of piglet and prevent the occurrence of diarrhea and other diseases.
Improve feed value and palatability
Calcium formate also has the effect of improving the palatability of feed and can increase the feed intake of animals. Since calcium formate itself is tasteless, it will not change the original flavor of the feed, so it can increase the acceptability of the feed and make the animals more willing to eat. At the same time, calcium formate can also prevent the oxidation of vitamins and other nutrients in the feed to a certain extent, extend the shelf life of the feed, thus improving the overall value of the feed.
As an anti-stress agent and preservative
Calcium formate can also be used as an effective anti-stress agent to reduce the stress response of animals during transport, weaning, and transfer. These stress reactions often lead to problems such as growth retardation in animals, and the addition of calcium formate can alleviate these adverse effects to a certain extent and contribute to the healthy growth of animals. In addition, calcium formate also has a certain anti-corrosion effect, can prevent the growth of toxic bacteria in feed, extend the storage period of feed, and ensure the safety and stability of feed.
Environmentally friendly calcium source, no pollution to the environment
Compared with the traditional inorganic calcium source, calcium formate is an environmentally friendly calcium source, which has no pollution to the environment. In modern animal husbandry, environmental protection has become an important issue that cannot be ignored. The addition of calcium formate can not only meet the needs of animals for calcium, but also reduce the impact of animal husbandry on the environment, in line with the concept of sustainable development.
In summary, the application of calcium formate in feed has multiple benefits, including improving the digestion and absorption rate of calcium source, regulating intestinal pH, promoting the growth of beneficial bacteria, increasing feed value, improving palatability, acting as an anti-stress agent and preservative, and environmental protection calcium source. These benefits are not only related to the healthy growth of animals, but also directly related to the production efficiency and economic benefits of animal husbandry. Therefore, in-depth understanding and rational application of calcium formate is of great significance for promoting sustainable development of animal husbandry.
Post time: Dec-18-2024