Zeolite acts
as a mycotoxin binder, absorbing toxins that are dangerous to farm
animals. It also helps control aflatoxins in animal feed which lowers
mortality rates from digestive stress and reduces the need for
antibiotics.
As a result, the healthier livestock shows improved
production rates in dairy cattle and chickens as well as improved
weight gain in all farm animals.
The inclusion of 2% zeolite to the
animal feed also increases feed efficiency through demonstrated
superior anti-caking properties, resulting in improved feed flow. Additionally, there is a significant
reduction in odor from the animal excrement.
Numerous studies have shown that the
inclusion of ½% to 2% clinoptilolite in animal feed rations helps 1)
increased weight gain; 2) decrease the conversion rate (less feed per
pound of grain); 3) reduced scours and other intestinal diseases; 4)
improve bone growth; 5) reduce manure odor; and 6) improve the number
of gradable eggs, value of milk, or meat indexing. Zeolite is
making news because of its quality and power!
The reasons for these improvements
are complex. However, the zeolite becomes an ammonium reservoir that
allows the animal to more efficiently utilize ingested nitrogen.
Other explanations may include the myco-toxin binding ability of the
zeolites or the fact that zeolite takes up heavy metals.
Feeding is generally started with an
inclusion rate of ½% and can be worked up to 2% by weight of the total
ration. For pelletized feeds, minus 100 mesh is used. For mash
feeds, generally 40x100 or 14x40 is used. Benefits are found in
feeding dairy cows, beef cattle, hogs, poultry, sheep, rabbits and
other animals. |
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