THE ULTIMATE BUFFER FOR OPTIMAL RUMEN FUNCTION.
Problem of Acidosis
Subacute ruminal acidosis (SARA) occurs when rumen pH repeatedly falls below ~5.8, impairing fibre-digesting microbes and reducing chewing activity. In BC, even with cooler coastal temperatures, modern high‑yield herds often receive TMRs rich in barley or corn silage and concentrates, risking pH dips when fibre quality or mixing consistency falter. Consequences include rumenitis, milk fat depression, laminitis, decreased intake and fertility, plus liver abscesses and general malaise.
The Solution
A balanced rumen buffer system can stabilise pH, supporting microbial health and digestion. Rather than relying solely on sodium bicarbonate—which dissolves rapidly and loses buffering capacity at low pH—Alkobuff delivers a sustained, multi‑stage response to acid challenges throughout the digestive tract.
What Is Alkobuff?
Alkobuff is a precision‑blended powder of alkalizers and buffers. Engineered under hygienic, homogenous manufacturing standards, it works in three phases:
- Immediate neutralization of excess acids.
- Sustained buffering as pH drops.
- Residual protection in the lower gut.
Proven Effectiveness
- Rumen pH Stability: In a trial, a carbonate buffer mixture similar to Alkobuff maintained rumen pH above SARA thresholds, lowered inflammatory biomarkers and reduced hoof lamella lesions under high‑grain feeding.
- Field Validation: Chemical buffers incorporated into TMRs have long demonstrated protective effects against acidosis when forage effective fibre is marginal.
Benefits for Farmers
- Milk Quality & Yield: Prevents milk fat depression and maintains lactation performance.
- Animal Health: Reduces laminitis and lameness, lowers systemic inflammation, supports DCAD balance for better blood pressure and fertility.
- Feed Efficiency: Enhances digestibility of starches and fibres, optimising feed conversion.
- Economic Upside: Minimises losses from culling, veterinary treatments and production dips.
Why Choose Alkobuff?
- Multi‑Phase Action: Outperforms single‑salt buffers in both onset and duration of pH control.
- Cost‑Effective: Priced comparably to common concentrates, yet delivers broader buffering capacity and reliable supply within 24 hours.
- Consistent Quality: Produced under advanced QC, ensuring batch‑to‑batch uniformity.
- Versatility: Suitable for all ruminants—beef, sheep, goats—as well as BC dairy herds.
Application Method
- Transition Protocol: Replace 25 % of sodium bicarbonate with Alkobuff in TMR, then increase to 50 % over 15 days.
- Full Replacement: After 30 days, Alkobuff can entirely substitute bicarbonate at 1–2 % of concentrate intake (150–300 g/head/day).
- Monitoring: Adjust rate based on feed carbohydrate fermentability; consult a ruminant nutritionist for herd‑specific fine‑tuning.