SODIUM SULPHATE: A COST-EFFECTIVE SOURCE OF SODIUM WITHOUT CHLORIDE

摘要

To supply sodium in poultry diets, sodium sulphate is a cost-effective alternative to sodium bicarbonate with positive effects on the Dietary Electrolyte Balance (DEB) and additional benefits on feed and litter quality. Adisseo offers AdiSodium, a pure source of sodium sulphate.Nutritionists should adjust the electrolyte balance of poultry diets in order to optimize bird performance. An increase of DEB level in poultry diets is only possible with a sodium source without chloride such as sodium sulphate or sodium bicarbonate. Salt (NaCI) will not improve the DEB as it contains as much sodium as chloride. If salt is used, a typical poultry diet will have a DEB level around 180-190 mEq/kg which is too low; a minimum DEB of 240 mEq/kg is recommended, requiring a sodium source without chloride.