Effect of sodium source without chloride

Poultry producers, who switch the source type of sodium, can make feed cost savings whilst optimising performance. Some trials are discussed this article. All poultry feeds need to be supplemented with sodium, an element essential for many physiological functions. This is generally provided by salt plus a chloride-free source of sodium such as: sodium bicarbonate, sodium carbonate or sodium sesquicarbonate. An alternative and cost-effective chloride-free source of sodium is available to poultry