Urea Feed
Grade Urea is an
economic non-protein nitrogen (NPN) source for boosting protein
levels in ruminant rations. It is also a highly effective
preservative for Wholegrain and
Wholecrop
Cereals.
Urea as a
Protein Source Adequate
protein supply to the rumen is essential to enable micro-organisms
to utilise dietary energy, in particular from forage. Ammonia
is a major source of nitrogen for the synthesis of microbial
protein in the rumen. Urea when fed, is readily converted to
Ammonia by urease enzyme in the rumen, thus providing an economic
source of Rumen Degradable Protein.
Cost- effective concentrated protein
source (200% crude
protein)
Effective protein booster for low protein
feeds
Especially useful where maize and cereals
are used in complete diets inherently low in
protein.
Typical
Anylsis (Dry Matter Basis except
DM)
Dry Matter
99%
Crude Protein
200%
Oil
Nil
NDF
Nil
Starch
Nil
Sugar
Nil
ME
Nil
Product
Detail
Highly concentrated effective protein
source for adult
ruminants
Supplies rapidly available
nitrogen
Good balancer for low protein, high energy
feeds
Can be used to preserve moist forage or
grain
Alkaline pH results from hydrolysis with
water
Very toxic if offered at even moderate
levels
Handling
& Storage
As with other
dry feeds, Feed Grade Urea should be stored in cool, dry
conditions. Usually available in bags. Care should be
taken to ensure correct amounts are weighed into rations and that
the straight material is kept well away from animal
contact.
Feeding
Urea provides
a good source of Effective Rumen Degradable Protein (ERDP) to adult
ruminants, but care should always be taken to ensure diets are
correctly balanced. As feeding levels are very low due to its
high protein content, it is essential that Urea be mixed thoroughly
with other feeds prior to offering to
animals.
Feeding
Urea provides
a good source of Effective Rumen Degradable Protein (ERDP) to adult
ruminants, but care should always be taken to ensure diets are
correctly balanced. As feeding levels are very low due to its
high protein content, it is essential that Urea be mixed thoroughly
with other feeds prior to offering to
animals.
