address: 148 N 100 E
Smithfield UT 84335 phone: 435.563.8118 web: www.z-oliteinc.com
INTRODUCTION
Numerous studies have shown that the inclusion of ½% to 2%
clinoptilolite in animal feed rations helps:
increased weight gain;
decrease the conversion rate (less feed per pound of gain);
reduced scours and other intestinal diseases;
improve bone growth;
reduce manure odor; and
improve the number of gradable eggs, value of milk, or meat indexing.
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.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Mineral:
Consists of a volcanic mineral called "clinoptilolite"
(see spec sheet)
Size:
Granules 14 x 40, powder 40 x 100, -100, -40 mesh
GRAS:
Classified as "GRAS" (generally regarded as safe) under21 CFR Part 182.2729,
40 CFR Part 180.1001
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:
Dry bulk weight is 55 pounds
per cubic foot
CEC:
High cation exchange capacity
(CEC) of 160 to 180 meq/100grams
FEEDING
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 Z-Olite. 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.
BENEFITS
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:
"Bloat" from excess ammonia.
"Labored Breathing" This occurs when the animal tries to correct the
acid-base imbalance by adjusting blood carbon dioxide levels.
"Lack of Coordination" When the electrolyte
imbalance effects the brain of the animal.
When Z-Olite 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.
ODOR CONTROL
Increasing legislation is mandating the control of odor. The
most effective way to control odor is to feed
Z-Olite in quantities of ½% to 2% of the total ration.
The Z-Olite exchanges the ammonium
cation in the alimentary track before it gases to ammonia and creates
odor.
MYCOTOXIN BINDING
The use of Z-Olite 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 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.
BETTER PHOSPHATE UTILIZATION
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.
FLOW AGENT/ANTI CAKING AGENT
Z-Olite helps as a flow
agent and anti-caking agent with urea and other oils.
INCREASED PELLET DURABILITY
Z-Olite 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.
REDUCED NECESSITY FOR ANTIBIOTICS
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.
ACTS AS A BUFFER IN THE RUMEN
Reduces acidosis especially when pellets are fed where the fiber has
been partially destroyed.
Z-Olite ADDS VALUE TO
MANURE AND COMPOST
The introduction of Z-Olite 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. Z-Olite
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.
Contact: ™ who: Casey and Mike Hatch address: 148 N 100 E
Smithfield
UT 84335 phone: 435.563.8118
435.753.2075 fax: 435.753.3631 web: www.z-oliteinc.com
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