Arshine Acidifiers belong to the category of non-residue, non-antibiotic products. These functional additives are designed based on the actual conditions of farmed animals, taking into account factors such as water hygiene, nutrient digestion, and stress-related diseases. Acidifiers not only purify drinking water directly but also do not clog water lines.

When choosing a suitable acidifier, make sure it has the following 10 characteristics:

1. Effectively lowers pH and maintains it for an extended period.
2. Safe for use, with no irritation to body mucosa and no corrosion to equipment.
3. Strong bactericidal and bacteriostatic properties.
4. Good palatability, promoting water consumption and feed intake.
5. Promotes the development of intestinal villi and epithelial cells.
6. Synergizes with other feed components in the body.
7. Low dosage, yet still able to stabilize an acidic environment after high dilution.
8. Low cost, suitable for daily use.
9. Easy to mix with different carriers.
10. Noticeable changes in various indicators with long-term use.

Some may ask, is a lower pH in acidifiers better? Will long-term use affect the health of pigs?

1. Acidifiers can be used long-term within an appropriate pH range. You shouldn't simply lower the water’s pH to inactivate pathogens. If the water’s pH falls below 3.6, it will affect piglets' drinking habits, and if it drops below 3.2, it will affect sows' water consumption. Therefore, it is recommended to maintain the pH of water in pig farms between 3.5 and 3.7 (since the pH of pure water at 3.9 tends to rise slightly after some time, leaving room for fluctuation).
2. Pigs are in constant contact with water for 24 hours a day. Intermittent use of acidifiers can give pathogens a chance to thrive.
3. If acidifiers harm pigs, it would likely be due to the presence of inorganic acids like hydrochloric acid and phosphoric acid. These are strong acids (low-cost, with a high capacity to lower pH) that can have a pH of less than 0 in their raw form.

Strong acids are highly corrosive, severely damaging utensils and equipment. High total acid content and low dilution can interfere with gastric acid secretion (in the case of hydrochloric acid) or cause environmental pollution (in the case of phosphoric acid). Inorganic strong acids or high total acid content (>60%) should not be used just to lower the pH.

Additionally, strong acids can cause allergic reactions and skin burns. An acidifier should be free of strong acids (such as hydrochloric or phosphoric acid), non-corrosive, non-interfering with gastric acid secretion, and environmentally friendly. As mentioned earlier, pH should be regulated within an appropriate range for long-term use. Aiming for a very low pH can affect pigs' water consumption and thus their health.

Functions of Compound Acidifiers

1. Inhibits the growth of various harmful bacteria

Multiple organic acids are synergistically combined, along with the innovative addition of natural active monomers with antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties—CHARCONE DERIVATIVES—further enhancing the product’s bacteriostatic and bactericidal capabilities. Adding 0.5–1‰ of this product can inhibit more than 99% of microorganism growth in drinking water, purify water lines, and reduce the intake of harmful microorganisms.

2. Efficiently removes biofilms in water lines

Biofilms commonly found in water lines are primarily formed by the excessive growth of drug-resistant bacteria. These bacteria grow and multiply rapidly by using the sugars in added vitamins and medications, eventually developing resistance to the drugs. Once an infection occurs, it is extremely difficult to treat. The innovative addition of natural active monomers (powerful membrane-acting agents) and the synergistic combination of various organic acids can effectively remove biofilms from water lines. Adding this product at a concentration of 1‰ can efficiently eliminate biofilms and purify water lines.

3. Increases feed intake

This product has a unique sweet-sour taste that stimulates animals' taste buds, increasing appetite and promoting feed intake. Additionally, the small molecular organic acids, compounded at specific ratios, can effectively lower the pH of stomach contents, promote the activation of digestive enzymes, and aid digestion, particularly compensating for insufficient gastric acid secretion in young animals.

4. Effectively inhibits virus reproduction transmitted through drinking water

Scientific research has proven that adding 0.5–1.0‰ of this product to drinking water can maintain the pH between 3 and 4, effectively inhibiting the reproduction and transmission of various viruses, including ASFV, ensuring the safety of drinking water.