The concept of acidifiers has been successfully transferred from agriculture feed to aquaculture feed. Tilman Wilke, Product Developer, Dr. Eckel GmbH, Niederzissen, Germany, will share his experiences of some important technical and functional aspects of this transfer at Aquafeed Horizons 2015, in Cologne, Germany, on June 9th.

Acidifiers as functional feed additives are a well-proven concept in feed for agriculture animals. Acidifiers have the ability to preserve feed, to improve feed conversion and to reduce pathogen pressure. The basic approach is to include organic acids and their salts in the feed. While organic acids are preservatives and are used as such, there is also a high interest in their nutritive value and the impact on pathogen cells and gut epithelial cells. Scientific studies and practical experience in the field have shown that organic acids can improve performance and health in livestock. Although acidifiers are usually easy to handle, organic acids can lead to problems in the feed manufacturing process. When organic acids are used in its reactive form, unexpected exogenous chemical reactions can occur during the mixing process and they can lead so severe corrosion of silos, floorings, pipes, conveyors and roofings.

The 8th Aquafeed Horizons international conference for aquafeed professionals will take place along side FIAAP/Victam?GRAPAS 2015 in Cologne Germany.

REGISTRATION FOr AQUAFEED HORIZONS IS OPEN
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