Not All Tributyrins Are Equal

The benefits of including a tributyrin product in feed formulations is widely accepted, but not all tributyrin products, or their suppliers, are the same.

Here are seven key factors to consider before making your next tributyrin purchase.

The benefits of butyric acid

Butyric acid has shown many benefits when used in animal nutrition including:

• improving absorption of nutrients

• supporting animal performance

• supporting gut health

• maintaining high standards of animal wellbeing

Delivering butyric acid to the lower part of the intestine can be challenging as it is rapidly absorbed in the upper gastrointestinal tract. It is a liquid that has a pungent smell and a bitter taste, so how can this useful feed additive be included in feed formulations effectively?