Studied Benefits in Beef Cattle
Studies have evaluated ruminal and performance effects
Ruminal Ammonia
Lower ruminal ammonia on high-concentrate diets; effects on weight gain and feed conversion are inconsistent (McCollum & Galyean, 1983)
Gain and Efficiency
In feedlot, dietary inclusion did not change weight gain or feed efficiency (McCollum & Galyean, 1983)
Feedlot Performance
In 320 steers, 0.5% to 2% of dry matter did not change final weight, daily gain or feed efficiency; intake fell with 1% (Lente, 2022)
Beef Cattle Applications
Specific solutions for each production system
Feedlot (Confinement)
Inclusion of 1.0-2.5% in the total diet for feedlot cattle. In studies with high-concentrate diets, it reduced ruminal ammonia without changing weight gain or feed efficiency.
Semi-Confinement
Addition of 0.5-1.5% to the supplement for cattle in semi-intensive systems. The high CEC captures ammonium in the rumen.
Pasture with Supplementation
Inclusion of 0.5-1.0% in mineral or protein supplements for grazing cattle, as an adsorbent and anticaking agent.
* Reference doses. They may be reviewed by qualified professionals, such as veterinarians, agronomists, animal scientists, chemists and food engineers, among others, since professional titles and qualifications vary between countries; local regulatory bodies may also set their own limits.
Technical Specifications for Beef Cattle
| Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC) | 150-200 meq/100g |
| Mechanism of Action | Cation exchange + ammonium adsorption |
| Feedlot Dosage | 1.0-2.5% of diet* |
| Pasture Dosage | 0.5-1.5% of supplementation* |
| Period of Use | Continuous throughout the finishing phase |
| Safety | Anticaking agent and adsorbent used as a feed additive — check local regulations |
* Reference doses. They may be reviewed by qualified professionals, such as veterinarians, agronomists, animal scientists, chemists and food engineers, among others, since professional titles and qualifications vary between countries; local regulatory bodies may also set their own limits.
Frequently Asked Questions
* Reference doses. They may be reviewed by qualified professionals, such as veterinarians, agronomists, animal scientists, chemists and food engineers, among others, since professional titles and qualifications vary between countries; local regulatory bodies may also set their own limits.