Micro-Lite

Micro-Lite Magnesium-mica is a major use of magnesium-mica, also known as vermiculite, is as a mineral base and binding agent for livestock and deer feeds. Magnesium-mica consists of 8% magnesium, 4% iron, and 1% potassium and makes an excellent base for mineral mix. This base increases commercial acceptability due to its physical characteristics which improve the texture and provide eye appeal. In addition, it is adsorptive and helps to maintain the free flowing characteristic that is desirable in a mineral mix. Magnesium-mica is an excellent diluent to overcome the palatability problems that occur in agricultural minerals and medicated mineral mixes. Most magnesium sources are unpalatable; therefore, it is difficult to achieve the desired intake level. Micro-Lite's products are very palatable to livestock and wildlife, and whether used alone or in combination with other sources of magnesium, can increase magnesium intake in cattle to protect against grass tetany.