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Sodium Hydroxide - Feed Ingredient
Sodium Hydroxide, also known as caustic soda or lye, is a highly alkaline, inorganic compound (NaOH) commonly used in industrial and food processing applications. It is a strong base that is highly reactive with organic materials and capable of altering chemical structures. In the feed industry, sodium hydroxide is not used as a nutrient but rather as a processing aid, particularly in the treatment of low-quality forages.
In equine nutrition, Sodium Hydroxide may be used indirectly in the production of alkali-treated forages, such as alkali-treated wheat straw or other fibrous crop residues. The purpose of this treatment is to break down lignin and improve fiber digestibility by making structural carbohydrates more accessible to microbial fermentation in the hindgut.
The following equine feeds, supplements and products contain Sodium Hydroxide as an ingredient.
Feeds, Supplements & Products
Eberglo Liquid (Nature’s Way)
Health
Mineral Balance
Performance
VitaminsEberglo by Nature's Wave is a liquid vitamin and mineral supplement for mature horses. It contains water-soluble and fat-soluble vitamins as well as inorganic trace minerals.
Lixotinic Liquid (Zoetis)
GrowthHealthMineral BalanceVitaminsLixotinic by Zoetis is a vitamin and mineral supplement intended for growing and mature horses, cats and dogs. It contains copper, iron and B-vitamins in a liquid form.
Vita-Sorbine (Cox Vet Lab)
Blood Cells
Energy
FlavorVitaminsVita-Sorbine is an iron rich vitamin supplement intended to help increase appetite and to support the blood's ability to supply energy and repair tissues through the body without gastric upset.
