Pig Feed
The replacement of conventional organic acids by SoftAcid in pig feed offers the farmer a number of benefits.
Trials employing SoftAcid as a replacement for organic acids have been run in many countries with good results: similar or better utilisation of nutrients by the pig (= improved feed conversion ratio), reduced corrosion on equipment and less evaporation - leading to safer handling.
Brands
- SoftAcid V
- SoftAcid IV+
Benefits
- Strong pH effect
- Excellent antibacterial effect - inhibiton of Salmonella and E.coli
- Reduced corrosion on concrete and carbon steel
- Reduced odour/evaporation of acids, hence an improved working environment
- Reduced handling risks and costs
Table 1: Results from Pig Feeding Trial in Germany
| Test parameters | 0.6% Formic/Propionic acid mix | 0.6% SoftAcid |
| No of pigs | 236 | 236 |
| Start weight/kg | 30.87 | 31.18 |
| Finish weight/kg | 91.35 | 92.85 |
| Days | 77.7 | 77.7 |
| % lean meat | 55.0 | 54.5 |
| Weight gain (kg) | 60.48 | 61.67 |
| Daily feed consumption/kg | 2.16 | 2.19 |
| Feed conversion ratio | 2.77 | 2.75 |
| Daily weight gain/g | 778 | 793 |