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Micro-Lite Magnesium-mica

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.

Ingredient Name: Magnesium

Functions: Binder, Mineral Source

Labeling Claims: Organic

Certifications & Compliance: OMRI

Features: Improves Food Palatability

    Knowde Enhanced TDS

    Identification & Functionality

    Chemical Name

    Vermiculite

    Ingredient Name

    Magnesium

    Animal Feed & Nutrition Functions

    Binder,

    Mineral Source

    CAS No.
    1318-00-9
    Ingredients
    Magnesium
    EC No.
    603-518-0
    Technologies

    Animal Feed & Nutrition

    Product Families

    Animal Feed & Nutrition — Nutritional Ingredients

    Minerals

    Animal Feed & Nutrition — Production Aids and Processing Additives

    Adsorbents & Binders

    Features & Benefits

    Labeling Claims

    Organic

    Animal Feed & Nutrition Features

    Improves Food Palatability

    Nutrition
    • Magnesium-mica helps maintain the proper Ca:P ratio. The proper Ca:P ratio in livestock rations is critical to avoid nutritional problems. A Ca:P ratio above 2:1 in monogastric or 5:1 in ruminants should be avoided. Phosphorus is deficient on range and pastures during much of the year and must be supplemented.
    • Since phosphorus is expensive compared to calcium it is important to minimize excess calcium. Magnesium-mica is low in calcium (.5-1.5%) and therefore when used as a carrier or diluent helps maintain a proper Ca:P ratio, reduces the risk of hypercalcemia, and produces a superior mineral mix.
    • For additional information on the use of all-natural magnesium in organic mineral feeds contact us directly at 620-537-7025. Micro-Lite's products are OMRI listed for organically certified products, and we think you will find; as so many manufacturers have, that magnesium-mica is an essential ingredient in commercially profitable mineral supplements.

    Applications & Uses

    Markets

    Agriculture & Feed

    Applications

    Agriculture & Feed — Animal Health & Nutrition

    Ruminants

    Animal Species

    Cattle,

    Deer

    Regulatory & Compliance

    Certifications & Compliance

    OMRI