1,2-PropandiolFeed Additive for Feed Production1,2-Propandiol USP
1,2-Propandiol is sprayed into the feed like other liquid components. The addition expediently takes place using a liquid metering unit. Since 1,2-Propandiol is not corrosive, it can be stored in any type of tank, if appropriate also as a mixture with other liquids containing water. Because of its characteristic properties, the number of end uses of 1,2-Propandiol (propylene glycol) in animal nutrition is growing steadily beyond more preservative applications.
1,2-Propandiol was released for use as an energy-rich animal feed within the EU territory in 1999 and is now mainly applied in feed for ruminants, and particularly dairy cattle. In the first 100 days of their lactation period, dairy cattle frequently suffer from extreme energy deficiency due to a lack of glyconeogenesis substrate. Acting as a glycoplast, 1,2-Propandiol in this instance forms the preliminary stage of glucose formation, eliminating or at least reducing the level of metabolic energy deficiency and, by the same token, positively influencing the animal’s performance, health, and even fertility.
1,2-Propandiol may also serve to boost the energy content of pig and poultry feed, and it may also be used as a dog-food preservative. Moreover, the product properties of 1,2-Propandiol make it suitable for use as a technical additive in other applications, e.g., as a dust bonding or anti-foaming agent, or as an anti-freeze for drinking-water pipes.
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