Need more Phosphorus?
Phosphorus is a vital element for the functioning of the rumen micro organisms. They actually need a lot more than the cow does. Any lack of P will slow down their metabolism and the first physical sign is a reduction of dry matter intake by the cow. This, in turn, leads to lower performance and in the case of P deficiency, leads to lower reproduction and weight loss.
The response to feeding P has been well known and documented. However, there are P's and P's. The P used in many licks is based on a product called MDCP. That is, Mono Di Calcium Phosphate. This product is insoluble and not available to the rumen micro organisms. It is solubilised in the acid stomach and becomes available to the cow to process and eventually recycle to the rumen bacteria through the saliva. the P used in water supplementation is 100% soluble and readily available to the microorganisms, as well as the cow. In terms of economics, the soluble sources of P are much less expensive than than the lick products, by an order of 3 to 5 times.
For those using water supplementation, many of the standard formulations do not deliver enough P. For example, one product in the market place only gives 2 to 3 grams of P per day. If you are using this product you probably need more P.
We have developed formula to mix with your existing product that increases the P to the desired level at the least cost. These formula also involve chemical reactions that convert the free urea in existing formula to zero toxicity, safe compounds.
This is a major breakthrough in improvement of water supplement formula, making the process safer and providing higher levels of P at the least cost.
To get more information on the use of P and on ways to improve existing formula, increase safety and reduce costs get in contact with us, we are only a phone call away.