Short And Medium Chain Fatty Acids And Cinnamaldehyde Replacing AGP For Pultry

Short And Medium Chain Fatty Acids And Cinnamaldehyde Replacing AGP For Pultry

Functional Benefits of Sodium Butyrate in Animal Feed

1. Growth Promotion
   Butyric acid is a vital energy source for intestinal epithelial cells (colonocytes). Supplementation with sodium butyrate has been shown to increase intestinal villi length by up to 30% and enhance feed intake by up to 10%, leading to improved nutrient absorption and faster growth performance in livestock and poultry.

2. Strong Antibacterial Activity
   Butyric acid exhibits potent antimicrobial properties. It penetrates microbial cells and lowers intracellular pH, disrupting microbial metabolism. To restore pH balance, pathogens expend excessive energy attempting to pump out protons, which ultimately leads to cellular exhaustion and death. This makes sodium butyrate an effective natural alternative to antibiotics in animal nutrition.

Key Functions of Cinnamaldehyde in Animal Nutrition

Cinnamaldehyde, a natural compound extracted from cinnamon bark, is increasingly used as a plant-based feed additive for its antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and growth-promoting properties. Here’s how cinnamaldehyde supports animal health and performance:

1. Broad-Spectrum Antimicrobial Activity

Mechanism: Cinnamaldehyde disrupts the cell membranes of bacteria and inhibits essential bacterial enzymes.

Effectiveness: Proven effective against a wide range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, fungi, and yeasts.

2. Anti-inflammatory and Antioxidant Properties

Cinnamaldehyde reduces inflammation by inhibiting the expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines such as TNF-α and IL-6. As a natural antioxidant, it neutralizes free radicals, minimizing oxidative stress in animals, especially under heat stress or immunological challenge.

3. Natural Growth Promoter in Feed Formulations

Used as an alternative to antibiotic growth promoters (AGPs), cinnamaldehyde improves gut health, enhances digestive enzyme activity, and supports animal growth performance—particularly in poultry and swine diets. Its natural origin makes it ideal for antibiotic-free production systems.

4. Supports Digestive Function and Nutrient Utilization

Cinnamaldehyde stimulates the secretion of saliva and digestive enzymes, enhancing feed breakdown and nutrient absorption. It also helps maintain a healthy gut microbiota balance, which is essential for maximizing feed efficiency and improving the animal's overall well-being.

Ingredient: Sodium butyrate ; α-Monolaurin_,Cinnamaldehyde; Carrier: maltodextrin 

Concentration: 30% Minimum (sodium butyrate), 15% Minimum (α-Monolaurin), Cinnamaldehyde 2%

Molecular Formula: C4H7NaO2 (Sodium butyrate), C₁₅H₃₀O₄(α-monolaurin), C9H8O(Cinnamaldehyde)

Molecular weight: 110.09 (Sodium butyrate), 274.21 (α-monolaurin), 132.16(Cinnamaldehyde)

Description: wihte particle

Main function of butyrate

(1) Growth promotion.

(2) strong antibacterial effect.

Main function of Cinnamaldehyde

(1) anti-microorganism

(2) increase feed intake

Main properties of GML

α-Monolaurin and lauric acid Rupture the cell membrane or virus envelope to kill bacterium and enveloped viruses, and prevent from epidemic disease.

pH value

Physical and Chemical Characteristics are as follows:

Usage: mixing in feed evenly. The dosage of supplement in feed is as

follows(kg/mt):

Storage: Sealed Tightly. Avoid Exposure To Moisture.

Expiry: One years from the date of production.

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