Glycerides of butyric acid for pig health
Optimal gut health is essential for high producing production animals to reach their genetic growth potential. Butyric acid is known for its beneficial effects on gut health and development. Nowadays several forms of butyric acid based products are on the market. Glycerides of butyric acid in the form of alpha-monobutyrin and tributyrin have shown to improve weaned piglet performances. Butyric acid is a natural substance present in the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) of swine, where it is produced
Get full access to all stories on Pig Progress
This Premium article is exclusively available for subscribers
Obtain insights from exclusive interviews
Dive into articles covering trending industry topics
Get a glimpse into pig farms worldwide
All the news is brought to you by experienced editors and experts from around the world
Vincent
ter Beek
Kees van
Dooren
Treena
Hein
