Studied Benefits in Dairy Cows
Studies indicate less clinical ketosis and a better Ca:P ratio after calving
Feed Efficiency
Improved feed efficiency and ruminal fermentation, with modest effects on milk production and the Ca:P ratio
Mycotoxin Adsorption
Clinoptilolite is a mycotoxin adsorbent permitted under applicable feed regulations; its porous structure has documented affinity for aflatoxin, contributing to the safety of the diet and milk
Ketosis Reduction
Fewer cases of clinical ketosis in the first month after calving with 2.5% clinoptilolite in the concentrate (Katsoulos et al., 2006)
Ca:P Improvement
Improvement of the Ca:P ratio in the serum of dairy cows during the critical post-calving period (Folnožić et al., 2019)
Milk Fever
Fewer cases of milk fever with 2.5% clinoptilolite in the concentrate, from before calving to the end of lactation; 1.25% had no effect (Katsoulos et al., 2005)
Heifers Around Calving
With 200 g/day from day 210 of gestation, heifers had higher glucose, lower ketone bodies and better reproductive performance and milk yield (Karatzia et al., 2013)
Uterine Health
Less subclinical endometritis and pregnancy 35 days earlier with clinoptilolite from 30 days before to 60 days after calving (Sinchi et al., 2022)
Dairy Cattle Applications
Specific solutions for each production phase
Diet Safety (Mycotoxins)
Inclusion of 1.0-2.5% in the diet, as a mycotoxin adsorbent permitted under applicable feed regulations. The porous structure of clinoptilolite has documented affinity for aflatoxin, reducing its availability in the digestive tract and contributing to the safety of the diet and milk.
Milk Production
Inclusion of 1.0–2.5% in the diet. In a study with dairy cows, 2.5% clinoptilolite in the concentrate, from pre-calving to the end of lactation, resulted in higher total milk yield (Katsoulos et al., 2006).
Post-Calving Metabolic Health
Supplementation during the transition period: less clinical ketosis in the first month postpartum (Katsoulos et al., 2006) and a higher serum Ca:P ratio (Folnožić et al., 2019)
* 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 Dairy Cattle
| Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC) | 150-200 meq/100g |
| Mechanism of Action | Cation exchange (high CEC) + ammonia and mycotoxin adsorption in the digestive tract |
| Mycotoxin Adsorbent Dosage | 1.0-2.5% of diet* |
| General Dosage | 1.0-2.5% of diet* |
| Period of Greatest Benefit | Transition period and peak lactation |
| Safety During Lactation | No adverse effects over one lactation (Katsoulos et al., 2005; 2006) |
| Effect on Production | Improved feed efficiency and milk production |
* 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.