Selko pH ForFarmers brochure for poultry

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 chickens’ 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 poultry 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 crop and stomach of poultry.

The positive effect of Selko-pH on performance is achieved

This leads to improved feed digestion and maintains a

in 3 steps.

stable microbiota.

Step 1: Effectively reduces water pH

Step 3: Improves microbial balance

Water is the most crucial nutrient for animals. The synergistic

Birds are especially vulnerable at the start of the production

blend of free organic acids in Selko-pH effectively reduces the pH

phase, when their intestinal flora is still developing.

of drinking water. Analyses carried out in the Selko laboratory

The buffered organic acids in Selko-pH help to maintain

show that application of Selko-pH reduces pH-value of drinking

a stable intestinal microbiota, thereby giving these

water to around 3.8.

young animals a good start.

Step 1: water Synergistic blend of free organic acids •E ffectively reduces and stabilises drinking water pH

Step 2: crop/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 a 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. A pH-value

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around 3.8 is optimal. Moreover, due to its buffered state,

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a major proportion of the acids will become available in

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the intestine, improving the microbial balance.

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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 broilers

Selko-pH effectively reduces the pH of drinking water. It reduces the pH in the crop and stomach of poultry and it improves the

105% Difference compared to control (%)

Optimal animal performance

microbial balance in the gastrointestinal tract. This leads to

100%

optimal weight gain and optimal feed conversion ratio.

95% 90% 85% 80% 75% 70% 65%

Av. daily gain (g/d) Control

Feed conversion ratio Trial 1

Mortality rate

Trial 2 Source: Broiler Trial 2005 - 2011

Results before treatment were set to 100%

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 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 results in healthy animals with optimal performance.

Health promoter water poultry 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