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DEB Balance Sources
During DEB (Dietary Electrolyte balance), what is the more effective Source after Salt?
1) Sodium bicarbonate
2) Sodium Sulphate
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Sodium bicarbonate
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After salt (NaCl), sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3) is a more effective source for improving Dietary Electrolyte Balance (DEB), particularly in heat-stressed broilers, according to Feed Strategy and Cambridge University Press & Assessment. While salt provides both sodium and chloride, sodium bicarbonate focuses on increasing the sodium cation, which is crucial for DEB, according to Feed Strategy and Perstorp. Potassium chloride (KCl) is another effective option, especially when aiming for a higher DEB value.
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Sodium bicarbonate, salt & RM inclusion levels.
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