Selko-pH Health promoter water
Well prepared to reach intestinal health
Selko-pH Health promoter water Selko®-pH is a synergistic blend of free and buffered organic acids. The free acids in Selko-pH make the product particularly effective in reducing the pH of drinking water. In addition, digestion is supported by reducing the stomach pH. The buffered acids used in Selko-pH improve the microbial balance in the gastrointestinal tract. The overall result of Selko-pH is a positive effect on pigs’ gut health and performance.
Formic acid
O H
C
H O
H
H C H
O
C
H
O
Acetic acid Buffered acids
Three steps to improve gut health and performance The health status of pig farms has a strong influence on
Step 2: Supports digestion
the farm’s financial results. A healthy microbial balance is
The synergistic blend of free organic acids in Selko pH
crucial for optimal feed utilisation and animal performance.
reduces the pH in the pig’s stomach. This leads to
The positive effect of Selko-pH on performance is achieved
improved feed digestion and maintains a stable
in 3 steps.
microbiota. The pH reducing effect is particularly important for young animals, as the pH in their stomachs
Step 1: Effectively reduces water pH
is relatively high.
Water is the most crucial nutrient for animals. The synergistic blend of free organic acids in Selko-pH effectively reduces
Step 3: Improves microbial balance
water pH. Analyses carried out in the Selko laboratory show
Piglets are especially vulnerable at the start of the
that application of Selko-pH reduces the pH-value of drinking
production phase, when their intestinal flora is still
water to around 3.8.
developing. The buffered organic acids in Selko-pH help to maintain a stable intestinal microbiota, thereby giving these young animals a good start.
Step 1: water Synergistic blend of free organic acids • Effectively reduces and stabilises drinking water pH
Step 2: stomach Synergistic blend of free organic acids • Reduces the pH-value • Supports digestion
Step 3: small intestine Buffered organic acids • Improves microbial balance • May leave Lactobacillus unaffected
Benefits of buffered acids
Standard water titration curve
The buffered acids used in Selko-pH are fundamental step in supporting a healthy gut status. Compared with
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non-buffered organic acids, a buffered product can be
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applied in a more flexible dosage, as the pH-level of acidified
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water will not fall below 3.5 with regular tap water.
6 pH
A pH value around 3.8 is optimal. Moreover, due to its buffered
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state, a major proportion of the acids will become available
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in the intestine, improving the microbial balance.
3 2 1
0 0,2 0,4 0,6 0,8 1,0 1,2 1,4 1,6 1,8 2,0 2,2 2,4 2,6 2,8 3,0 ml Selko-pH Source: Selko laboratory 2007
Selko-pH improves the performance of growing pigs
Selko-pH effectively reduces the pH of drinking water. It reduces the pH in the stomach of pigs and improves the microbial
104% Difference compared to control (%)
Optimal animal performance
balance in the gastrointestinal tract. This leads to optimum weight gain and an optimum feed conversion ratio.
102% 100% 98% 96% 94%
Av. daily gain (g/d) Control
Trial 1
Feed conversion ratio Trial 2
Trial 3
Source: pig Trial 2005 - 2011
Customised services Our aim is to help our customers maximise the benefits of using Selko-pH products. Selko lab service:
• Customer support. • Evaluation of water pH.
Dosage equipment: • Product application systems. Selko-pH regulator: • Calculation tool for designing optimal application schemes. Selko-pH guidelines: • Advice for optimal use.
Selko-pH portfolio Selko-pH effectively reduces the pH of drinking water. In this way, Selko-pH supports improved digestibility of diet components and maintains a stable intestinal microbiota. This result in healthy animals with optimal performance.
Health promoter water pig portfolio Selko® Aqua
Selko®-pH
Forticoat®
Selko®-4Health
Ingredients
• Free organic acids • Low buffered organic acids
• Free organic acids • Buffered organic acids
• Free organic acids • Buffered organic acids
• Free organic acids • Buffered organic acids • MCFA
Market
Integrator Farm
Integrator Farm
Integrator Farm
Integrator Farm
Product
Liquid
Liquid
Liquid
Liquid
Products benefits Effectively acidifies drinking water Reduces stomach pH Supports digestion Improve microbial balance Dosage range
0.5 - 1 L/1.000 L
1-2 L/1.000 L
1.5-3 L/1.000 L
0.5-0.7 L/1.000 L
Selko is a brand of Trouw Nutrition, a Nutreco company. For more information www.selko.com Trouw Nutrition Jellinghausstraat 24, The Netherlands T: +31 (0)13 468 03 33