As the use
of organic acids is becoming more widely accepted by feed Manufacturers, animal
producers and the public, there is a developing interest in using them as
substitutes for antibiotic growth promoters. However, the mode of action of
organic acids and salts is not always completely understood. In this article we
delve into the mechanisms of organic acids and salts to gain a better insight
into what they are and how they work.
This article can also be found at Feed Mix, volume 14, no. 4
28_FM14_04 Organic acids.pdf