Jones-Hamilton Cipher

As an inorganic (or mineral) acid, Cipher has the ability to effectively lower pH without encapsulation and does not pose any palatability or intake issues that are seen with formate. Plus, it offers formulators additional flexibility. Cipher not only supplies additional sulfur as sulfate for limiting amino acids, it supplies sodium without chloride which will reduce moisture and improve droppings.

By affecting nitrogen metabolism, Cipher has been shown to reduce ammonia emissions by 15 to 20%.

Cipher has been shown to significantly improve feed conversion in birds where a disease challenge was present as compared to both disease-challenged and non-disease challenged birds*

Cipher works alone, as well as synergistically with ionophores, to aid in optimal nutrient absorption and improved feed efficiency. It has been shown to enhance growth performance by helping maintain gut health during stressful rearing conditions. When fed Cipher, birds subjected to acute heat stress showed improved body weight and feed conversion as compared to ionophores*.

Broilers – 4-8 lbs./ton of feed in all rations

Turkeys – 6 lbs./ton of feed in all rations

Research has shown a rate of 4-8 lbs./ton of feed provides the greatest return for the first 28-30 days in broilers. Cipher is recommended for use throughout the grow-out for biological challenges and ammonia control in Cornish hens, small or large birds. A rate of up to 6 lbs./ton through 12 weeks is recommended for turkey toms or hens.

Cipher should be handled like salt. Care should be taken to keep the product dry and equipment should be flushed with grain or meal. The product may be added to the mixer by hand, micro machine, or through the minor ingredient scale.