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INCREASED NPN FOR RUMINANTS
Many mongastric
animals such as hogs and poultry need preformed protein from plants and
animals. Ruminant animals such as dairy cows, beef cattle, sheep, and
goats, etc have microorganisms in their first stomach (rumen) that make
protein from simple nitrogen compounds. They convert the non-protein
nitrogen (NPN) to ammonia and then convert the ammonia to amino acids
which are in turn converted to proteins...
The benefit of
adding NPN (primarily urea) is that it is less expensive than feeding
protein nitrogen. One pound of urea contains as much nitrogen as five
pounds of high protein feed
such as soybean oil meal. High feed rates of NPN result in the generation of large amounts
of ammonia that are
adsorbed into the blood and create a change in the acid-base balance
of
the blood. This creates the following toxic symptoms:
(1)
“Bloat” from excess ammonia.
(2)
“Labored Breathing” This occurs when the animal tries to correct
the acid-base
imbalance by adjusting blood carbon dioxide levels.
(3)
“Lack of Coordination” When the electrolyte imbalance effects the
brain of the animal.
When BRZ is fed to
the animal it absorbs much of the ammonia generated from the NPN. It
acts as a reservoir and slow release mechanism for the nitrogen. This
can allow the feeding
of up to 4 to 6 times more NPN.
During rumination a
portion of the contents of the first stomach is returned to the mouth
for additional chewing and saliva additions. Saliva introduced during
mastication contains sodium which replaces the ammonium. This results in
the slow release of the un-reacted ammonia which is then converted to
amino acids and proteins by the microorganisms.
Increasing
legislation is mandating the control of odor. The most effective way to
control odor
is to feed BRZ in quantities of ˝% to 2% of the total
ration. The BRZ exchanges the ammonium cation in the alimentary track
before it gases to ammonia and creates odor.
The use of BRZ and
other zeolites as myco-toxin binders is not recognized by the USDA in
the United States. Nevertheless, the effectiveness of zeolites as myco-toxin
binders is recognized
in many other countries. Literature and studies
are pervasive in the United States.
Continuous feeding
of zeolite often results in greater animal longevity.
Feeding zeolite
typically results in greater food conversion rates. Animals gain faster
with less food. Poultry produce more gradable eggs. Dairy cows provide
more milk. Improved indexing (meat quality) has been reported. This may
result from better ammonia management.
Zeolites
exchange the calcium in dicalcium phosphate and other phosphate
sources which increases the solubility and utilization of
phosphate in bones. It may allow for up to a 50% reduction in the
feed ration of dicalcium phosphate.
BRZ helps as a
flow agent and anti-caking agent with urea and other oils.
BRZ allows
higher temperatures at the pellet mill that reduce friction and
allow higher production rates. The increased temperature enhances
gelatinization and creates a more durable pellet.
The use of
zeolite in animal feed increases gain and productivity.
Antibiotics are not needed to increase gain. In Europe where
zeolite is commonly fed, antibiotics are not used.
Reduces
acidosis especially when pellets are fed where the fiber has been
partially
destroyed.
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BRZ™ ADDS VALUE TO MANURE AND COMPOST
The introduction of
BRZ™ with the manure, compost, or lagoon water that is added to the
soil
has the added benefit of increasing water retention, holding the
nitrogen and other micro-nutrients in the growth zone, providing a
medium for the future capture of nitrogen, increasing the ion exchange
capacity of the soil, providing potassium and calcium, and enhancing
infiltration and aeration of the soil. BRZ™ is a value added soil
amendment that should be advertised
· INCREASED ANIMAL WELFARE
Greater animal
health creates better animal welfare, better products, greater
production, and lessens the usage of antibiotics and medicines that may
have lasting adverse effects to the human population.
· GROUNDWATER POLLUTION CONTROL
Fixing the nitrogen
and various heavy metals reduces the pollution of the groundwater.
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