Monensin sodium salt CAS:22373-78-0

Monensin sodium salt is primarily used as a veterinary antibiotic and growth promoter in livestock, particularly in the poultry and cattle industries. Its main effect is to disrupt the normal functioning of certain protozoa in the animal's digestive tract, specifically coccidia, which can cause illness and reduced feed efficiency. By controlling the population of these protozoa, monensin sodium salt helps improve feed conversion rates and overall animal performance.

Monensin sodium salt is typically added to animal feed at low concentrations, usually as a premix or supplemented directly into finished feed. It is commonly used in the prevention and treatment of coccidiosis, a prevalent intestinal infection in poultry and ruminants. Additionally, due to its growth-promoting properties, monensin sodium salt can also enhance weight gain and improve feed efficiency in livestock.