Despite the fact that lactic acid is not registered in the Russian Federation as a complete drug, the product is popular among livestock farmers. The healing substance can cope with the ailments of pets, and also helps to improve the fertility of animals. A few years ago, lactate was used only to treat goats and cows. Today, lactic acid is available for full-fledged rabbit breeding.
Composition, release form and storage rules
Lactic acid is a pale yellow oily substance with a barely perceptible specific odor and a slightly sour taste. Lactate is a hydroacid, so the substance easily dissolves in ordinary water. In its original form, the substance has a crystalline form, but the acid is used only in the form of solutions.
The active substance is obtained by fermenting foods high in sugar and lactic acid bacteria. Bottles with capacities from 10 to 1000 ml are available for sale. As a rule, you can find a solution in a pharmacy in concentrations of 40% and 80%.
Lactate is perfectly stored for 10 years without loss of beneficial qualities. The permissible temperature range for storing the product is from 30 degrees below zero to 45 degrees above zero.
Indications for use
Lactate is an excellent means for destroying various types of fungi and mold. Livestock breeders use the substance as a therapeutic agent to combat diseases of the gastrointestinal tract of pets. Lactate helps relieve spasms in the animal’s intestines and has a beneficial effect on complex digestive processes.
The active substance promotes rapid growth and active weight gain of the animal. Thanks to its wound-healing properties, the drug successfully copes with damage to the skin of animals. A natural antiseptic is an indispensable assistant in the difficult task of disinfecting rooms and cells. The meat of slaughtered animals is treated with a concentrated solution. This increases the shelf life of the product.
How to dilute lactic acid
On farms, 40 percent acid is most often used. It should not be given to pets in its pure form. Before use, lactate must be diluted with water to the required concentration.The calculation formula for diluting the acid is simple: the initial concentration must be divided by the required one. The result is the total number of parts, of which 1 part is acid, and the rest is water. For example, in order to prepare a 10% solution from 40% lactic acid, you need to take 3 parts water and 1 part drug.
Dosage and instructions for use
Depending on the purpose, the active substance is used in different ways:
- Orally. Lactate is used primarily to treat the gastrointestinal tract of pets. The treatment regimen depends on the condition of the rabbit and the specifics of the disease.
- External treatment is used to treat skin problems in animals.
- To disinfect a room or equipment, the active substance is used by spraying.
Lactate is not used in its pure form. The drug is diluted with clean water until the required solution concentration is obtained.
Internal use
Experienced veterinarians strongly recommend using the solution to solve many problems in the gastrointestinal tract of animals. For example, to prevent chronic coccidiosis, small rabbits are treated with a lactate solution for 1.5 months.
To prepare the drug, 2 tablespoons of the drug are dissolved in 10 liters of clean water. The resulting “cocktail” is poured into separate bowls and given to the children in any quantity. A weak solution will not harm the rabbits. However, it must be remembered that feeding the cubs is carried out only after they reach 1.5 months of age.
Using a healing solution, they destroy harmful, pathogenic bacteria in the pet’s intestines and fight the negative consequences of poisoning. Lactate has a positive effect on the rabbit's metabolism and also relaxes the intestinal muscles.Lactic acid is the first assistant in the fight against gastritis, enteritis, trichomoniasis and bloating in pets.
Regular watering of animals with a 2% lactate solution will help to avoid diseases of the gastrointestinal tract in rabbits. To do this, the active substance is added directly to drinking bowls with water. The duration of the course is 5 days. For prolonged flatulence, a 5% solution helps furry pets. Each rabbit should be given 4 ml of the mixture. Experienced farmers widely use a 3% product for complete disinfection of all types of animal feed. For the procedure, use 0.5 ml of the mixture per 1 kg of feed.
Spraying
A preventive procedure for disinfecting a rabbitry is carried out only once a year. To disinfect cells and common areas, use a 10-30% solution. Before the procedure, the rabbits are transferred to another place. The solution is boiled and the room is irrigated using a running fan. Thus, the product is distributed in the form of an aerosol.
Experienced specialists recommend using special aerosol generators. The devices are much more effective than home-grown devices. In real life, not everyone has such a unit. In large farms, lactate is sprayed using air humidifiers.
In addition to annual preventive treatment, farmers disinfect the cages before the female gives birth. Treatment is carried out 10 days before the expected date. The same procedure is done a week before the grown-up offspring are separated from the mother.
External use
Lactate disinfects and dries problem areas of the skin on the pet’s body.The active substance effortlessly softens various types of keratinization, so the drug is often used to lubricate old calluses and warts. To treat neoplasms on a pet’s skin, use a 20-40% acid solution.
Lactate successfully treats inflammation in the pet's genital area. For processing, use a weak, 1% mixture of lactic acid. The active substance is often used for gentle cauterization of ulcers. Natural acid effectively copes with various types of dermatoses. The skin is treated with lactate of 10% concentration.
Open wounds are carefully treated with a cotton swab with a 40% solution of the drug. The active substance is used carefully; the product is dangerous for the vulnerable mucous membrane of the eyes.
Precautionary measures
Despite the harmlessness of lactate, safety precautions when handling acids must still be observed. Disinfection of cells and premises is carried out in protective equipment. To work with acid you will need: protective clothing, reliable respirators and comfortable gloves.
Contraindications and side effects
The drug is not suitable for animals experiencing the acute phase of chronic illnesses. The active substance will only worsen the condition of the sick pet. It is prohibited to use lactate in the following cases:
- renal failure;
- increased acidity levels;
- weeping ulcers;
- acute form of gastritis.
Similar means
The use of several feed additives is permitted on the territory of the Russian Federation. The drugs can be safely called lactate analogues. They are divided into 2 groups:
- Additives containing lactic acid (Fomilak, LaktorN).
- Supplements without active substances, but containing other food acids (“Aquasafe” and “Stabi For”).
