Bicar®Z: the right buffer for the well-being and livestock performance
Bicar®Z sodium bicarbonate buffer improves the well-being and performance of ruminants, swine and poultry by meeting their physiological needs and the economic requirements of the farm. Indeed, Bicar®Z optimizes diet and increase the efficiency of the ration.
Acidosis is a metabolic disorder affecting monogastric and ruminant animals. It is caused by diet enrichment and the pursuit of increased productivity.
Effects of sodium bicarbonate on reducing acidosis in cattle
To compensate the rumen acidification, the cow naturally produces a bicarbonate-based salivary buffer secretion. But with energy-rich and highly fermentable rations, fatty acids are produced more rapidly than they are absorbed, leading to acidosis.
Acidosis risk is amplified during heat stress
When temperatures exceed 20°C, especially in humid conditions, dairy cattle struggle to dissipate heat, leading to the loss of sodium, potassium, and bicarbonate. Heat stress reduces feed intake, lowers performance, and negatively impacts reproduction and milk production.
Bicar®Z Dosage and Benefits
Research has shown that feeding cows 250g of Bicar®Z daily (or 300g during heat stress periods) improves milk yield, with an average increase of 4 liters of milk per day during heat stress.
What does Bicar®Z do?
- Stabilizes pH in the digestive system and optimizes methanation.
- Provides sodium to maintain acid-base balance.
- Helps produce an additional 4 liters of milk.
- Improves animal well-being.
Bicar®Z – A Natural, Non-Hazardous Buffer
Bicar®Z is a safe, 100% natural sodium bicarbonate that supports the growth and well-being of livestock, including ruminants, pigs, poultry, bulls, dairy goats, sheep, sows, and piglets. It’s free of chlorine and sulfur, reducing water pollution and hydrogen sulfide formation.
- Sulfate-free and environmentally friendly.
- QS and HACCP GMP+ certified for purity and traceability.
- Complies with GMP-B2, Safe Feed Safe Food, and FSMA standards.
- Supports organic farming.
- Reliable supply with nine production units worldwide.
- Developed through collaboration with animal nutrition research centers and veterinary experts.
- Offers high-quality, cost-effective solutions.
