Butyric Acid

Butyric Acid Feed Grade

Butyric acid is a naturally occurring short-chain saturated fatty acid that has significance as a feed additive. It is widely recognized for its role in supporting intestinal health, improving nutrient digestibility, and promoting growth performance in livestock and poultry .

Specifically, butyric acid appears as a colorless oily liquid with a pungent, unpleasant odor . It is one of the key short-chain fatty acids produced by microbial fermentation of dietary fiber in the gut, serving as the primary energy source for intestinal epithelial cells . It promotes the proliferation and differentiation of intestinal cells, enhances villus height, and supports the integrity of the intestinal barrier . Studies have demonstrated that butyric acid supplementation improves growth performance and reduces acute-phase proteins in nursery pigs , and enhances body weight gain, feed conversion ratio, and immune status in broilers . Its salts and esters (such as sodium butyrate and tributyrin) are commonly used in animal feed to deliver its benefits . Butyric acid and its derivatives inhibit histone deacetylase, contributing to immunomodulatory activity and inflammation suppression .

Butyric Acid Feed Grade is carefully manufactured under strict quality control. It is commonly used in combination with other organic acids or feed additives to achieve synergistic effects . The product is widely used in poultry, swine, and ruminant operations to support gut health, improve feed efficiency, and promote overall animal performance.