This study was developed to evaluate the action of sodium formiate on broiler performance. In the first experiment it was tested the sodium formiate increasing levels in diet, and in the second experiment, it was valuated the replacement of sodium chloride by sodium formiate, with the addition of ammonium chloride for adjustment of electrolyte balance. At 7, 14 and 21 days, feed intake, weight gain and feed conversion were evaluated, and at 7 and 21 days, water intake and excreta moisture were evaluated. The data were submitted to analysis of variance and compared by Tukey test. The performance of broilers is not affected when sodium formate is used in partial or total replacement of sodium chloride in the diet. But with the addition of sodium formate, it should be noted the level of sodium and chlorine in the diet, according to birds' requirement.
additive; electrolyte balance; excreta moisture; sodium chloride; water intake
