FEED

This is the most effective point of addition. Many farms have eliminated most of their odor and
 realized greater animal health, welfare, and production by feeding between ˝ to 2% BRZ of the
 total ration on a weight basis. A 14 x 40 or -40 mesh product should be fed in mash or a -100 mesh
 should be used to pelletize supplements.

 BEDDING AREA

 A thin layer should be applied to the bedding area or to the area that receives the manure each
 time it is cleaned out

 COMPOST OR DRY STACKED MANURE

 The compost or dry stacked manure should be “top dressed” with a thin layer of BRZ™ after it is
 turned or after the addition of a new layer of manure is added. Alternatively, a layer of BRZ should
 be placed in the area of the barn receiving the fresh manure. Composting is an important process
 that (1) converts organically bound nitrogen that is not plant accessible to ammonium hydroxide,
 ammonium nitrate, and ammonia that are plant accessible, (2) kills the pathogens, (3) reduces or
 eliminates the odor, (4) dries the manure, (5) reduces the flies, and (6) kills weed seeds.
 Composting should be conducted “in vessel” to prevent groundwater and air pollution. Wash down
 operations are no longer environmentally acceptable due to groundwater pollution of nitrates,
 nitrites, and hydrogen sulfide.
 

• Mineral:         Consists of a volcanic mineral called "clinoptilolite" (see spec sheet)

• Size:               14 x 40, 40 x 100,-100, -40 mesh

• GRAS:            Classified as “GRAS” (generally regarded as safe)
              under 21 CFR Part 182.2729, 40 CFR Part 180.1001

• CEC:               Cation exchange capacity (CEC) 150 to 180 meq/100 grams
              (as ammonium, N)

• Color:             Pale green when dry, dark green when wet

• Moisture:       Holds up to 55% of its weight in water

• Surface Area:            High surface area 24.9 square meters/gram

• Weight:           55 pounds per cubic foot

• Potassium:     Contains 3.47%

• Calcium:         Contains 1.6%

• Sodium:          <0.5% (none water soluble)

 INCREASED NPN FOR RUMINANTS

 Many animals such as hogs and poultry need preformed protein from plants and animals. Ruminant
 animals such as dairy cows, beef cattle, sheep, 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 converts the ammonia to amino acids, which are then
 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 adsorbs 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 protein amino acids by the microorganisms.

 BRZ™ ADDS VALUE TO MANURE AND COMPOST

The introduction of BRZ™ with the manure, compost, or lagoon water 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, provides 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.

 ODOR CONTROL

 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.

 MYCOTOXIN BINDING

 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. 

 REDUCED SCOURS
 Zeolites have been widely used for the control of scours. The belief is that the zeolites absorb
 excess moisture in the digestive tract. However, there is current thinking that an additional
 mechanism is that trace transition metals in the zeolite may act as effective biocides that kill the
 bacteria causing the scours.

 REDUCED MORTALITY
 Continuous feeding of zeolite often results in greater animal longevity.

 IMPROVED FEED CONVERSION AND PRODUCTIVITY
 Feeding zeolite typically results in greater feed conversion. Animals gain faster. Dairy cows
 provide more milk. Improved indexing (meat quality) has been reported with beef cattle. This
 may result from better ammonia management.

 BETTER PHOSPHATE UTILIZATION
 Feeding zeolite exchanges the calcium in dicalcium phosphate and other phosphates which
 increases the solubility and utilization of phosphate in the animals bones.  It may allow up to
 a 50% reduction in the feed ration of dicalcium phosphate.

 FLOW AGENT/ANTI CAKING AGENT
 BRZ is a flow agent and anti-caking agent in urea and other oil feed ingredients.

 INCREASED PELLET DURABILITY FOR FEED PELLETS
 BRZ allows the operation of pellet mills at higher temperatures that reduces friction and increases
 production. The higher temperature results in better gelatinization and a more durable pellet.

 REDUCED NECESSITY FOR ANTIBIOTICS
 The use of zeolite in animal feed increases gain and production and reduces or eliminates the
 need for antibiotics. In Europe where zeolite is commonly fed, antibiotics are not used.

 ACTS AS A BUFFER IN THE RUMEN
 Reduces acidosis especially when pellets are fed where the fiber has been partially destroyed.

  INCREASED PRODUCTION FROM HEALTHIER COWS
 Less ammonia gas in the barn decreases respiratory problems, results in less diarrhea, could be
 effective as a myco-toxin binder (not recommended in the United States and Canada), results in
 lower mortality rates, lower food conversion rates, and less foot rot. It results in healthier cows
 that produce more milk when they are young and for a longer time when they are older.

 INCREASED NITROGEN CONTENT OF MANURE AND COMPOST

 BRZ™ increases and fixes the nitrogen in the manure and compost so that it is plant accessible
 but not water-soluble. Many of the fields that have been repeatedly fertilized with cow manure now
 have phosphate problems. This is a result of not enough nitrogen to balance the plant uptake of the
 phosphate. The problem can be solved by increasing the nitrogen content of the manure, compost,
 or lagoon water.