Feed-grade magnesium oxide is a type of magnesium oxide product specifically designed for feed processing, primarily used to supplement magnesium in livestock and poultry to meet their needs for growth and development and physiological metabolism.
I. The role of magnesium oxide in feed
1. Supplement magnesium, maintain physiological functions
Magnesium is an activator of enzymes in animals, participating in energy metabolism, protein synthesis, and nerve-muscle conduction. If there is a lack of magnesium, it can lead to retarded growth, muscle spasms, decreased reproductive performance, and developmental problems in livestock and poultry. Feed-grade magnesium oxide can efficiently supplement magnesium, preventing and alleviating magnesium deficiency.
2. Regulate the pH value of feed
Magnesium oxide is weakly alkaline and can neutralize acidic substances in feed, stabilizing the pH environment of the feed, reducing the irritation of excessive gastric acid to the animal's intestines, and improving the palatability and digestibility of the feed.
3. Improve feed processing performance
As an additive, its powdery characteristics can prevent feed from clumping, improve the flowability of the feed, and facilitate uniform mixing.
II. The advantages of magnesium oxide
Compared with other commonly used magnesium sources in feed (such as magnesium sulfate), the advantages of magnesium oxide are:
1. Higher magnesium content, which can reduce the amount added and the volume of feed.
2. Good stability, not easily absorbing moisture, and little impact on feed processing.
In summary, feed-grade magnesium oxide is an important mineral additive in livestock and poultry farming, playing a key role in ensuring animal health and improving farming benefits. When using it, it is necessary to follow quality standards and scientific formulas.