Buffering Agents & Acidifiers for Ruminants | IVM

Maintain Rumen pH, Prevent Acidosis & Improve Nutrient Utilization

Rumen health is critical to productivity in ruminants, and one of the most common yet overlooked threats is subacute ruminal acidosis (SARA)—caused by low rumen pH from high-grain or poorly balanced diets. If left unmanaged, it can lead to reduced feed intake, poor milk production, lameness, lowered fertility, and increased susceptibility to disease.

At IVM, our Buffering Agents & Acidifiers are formulated to actively regulate pH levels in the rumen and lower gastrointestinal tract. Our buffering agents neutralize excess acidity in high-starch diets, while our acidifiers improve gut health, limit pathogen growth, and enhance mineral absorption. These solutions are essential for high-performing dairy herds, finishing beef cattle, and growing ruminants under nutritional or environmental stress.

With IVM’s scientifically balanced additives, you can ensure rumen stability, better feed efficiency, and overall digestive comfort for healthier and more productive animals.

Why Choose IVM Buffering Agents & Acidifiers?

Performance

  • Stabilizes rumen pH and prevents subclinical or acute acidosis

  • Supports optimal fiber digestion and microbial fermentation

  • Improves mineral absorption and nutrient uptake

  • Enhances gut health and resilience against enteric disorders

Profitability

  • Reduces economic losses caused by rumen imbalances

  • Improves milk yield, fat content, and feed conversion

  • Decreases lameness, culling rates, and vet costs

  • Enhances weight gain and carcass quality in beef animals

Sustainability

  • Safe for long-term inclusion in high-concentrate diets

  • Reduces methane and lactic acid accumulation through rumen modulation

  • Compatible with antibiotic-free production systems

  • Promotes environmentally sustainable livestock production

IVM’s Gut & Rumen Stability Strategy

Our formulations combine buffering salts (like sodium bicarbonate, magnesium oxide) with organic acidifiers (such as fumaric acid, citric acid, and propionic acid) to deliver a dual-mode solution: stabilizing rumen fermentation while promoting intestinal health and nutrient digestibility.

IVM Buffer & Acidifier Solutions

IVM RumiBuffer – A high-capacity rumen buffer containing sodium bicarbonate and magnesium oxide to neutralize acid and stabilize fermentation.

IVM pH Control DR – A combination buffer and yeast-derived additive for high-starch diets in feedlots and dairies.

IVM AcidGuard – Organic acidifier blend with antimicrobial properties to promote lower gut health and reduce harmful bacterial load.

IVM BufferMax Plus – Advanced buffering formula for transition cows and fresh lactating animals under intense metabolic demand.

IVM CalfAcid DR – Mild acidifier with growth promoters for young ruminants to improve digestion and resistance to scours.