Analysis of tributyrin in animal feed

Glyceryl tributyrate is a short chain fatty acid ester with the chemical formula of c15h26o6, CAS no:60-01-5, molecular weight: 302.36, also known as glyceryl tributyrate, a white near oily liquid. Almost odourless, with slight fat aroma. It is easily soluble in ethanol, chloroform and ether, and very difficult to dissolve in water (0.010%). Natural products are found in tallow.

Picture application of triglyceride in livestock feed

Triglyceride is a precursor of butyric acid, which is easy to use, safe, non-toxic, side effects, and odorless. It not only solves the problem that butyric acid is volatile in liquid state and difficult to add, but also improves the bad smell of butyric acid directly used. In addition, it can promote the healthy development of the intestinal tract of livestock, improve the immune capacity of the body, promote the digestion and absorption of nutrients, and then improve the production performance of animals. It is a good nutritional additive product at present.

As for the application of triglyceride in poultry production, many tentative tests have been done according to its oil properties, emulsifying properties and intestinal regulation, such as adding 1~2kg45% triglyceride to the diet to reduce 1~2% oil in the diet, and replacing whey powder with 2kg45% triglyceride, 2kg acidifier and 16KG glucose, It can improve the intestinal function and replace the compound effect of antibiotics, lactose alcohol and probiotics.

Triglyceride can promote the development of intestinal villi, rapidly supply energy for intestinal mucosa, regulate intestinal microecological balance, and inhibit enteritis. It is gradually being used in feed. The mechanism of action of triglyceride on intestinal mucosa, the ability of triglyceride to regulate immune system and the ability of triglyceride to inhibit inflammation need to be further studied.