Calprona MA is a very efficient source of magnesium for all animal species and it is compatible with all kinds of animal feed and premixes.

Ingredient Name: Magnesium Acetate Anhydrous

Functions: Mineral Source

Iron Content: 50.0 - 50.0 %

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Identification & Functionality

Animal Feed & Nutrition Functions
Ingredients
Magnesium Acetate Anhydrous

Applications & Uses

Use Level
50-200 g/day per Aminal
Applications
  • Magnesium is a natural cofactor of many enzymes and plays important roles in the central nervous and cardiovascular systems. Research has shown it has a positive influence on bone formation, nerve-cell function and calcium and phosphorus excretions.
  • Magnesium levels in green feed are often too low and uptake is often insufficient when animals do not get additional magnesium via commercial feed.
  • Low magnesium levels result in hypomagnesaemia, characterized by hyper-irritability (stress and cannibalism), tetany and convulsions in cattle and swine. In piglets the mortality is very high with a diet low in magnesium and in fattening pigs magnesium reduces stress and improves the meat quality.
  • In ruminants magnesium supplements are used to prevent a drop in milk production in dairy cows related to diseases like grass tetany (deficiency of serum magnesium), when grazing lush pastures in the spring or pastures grown on soils that are low in available magnesium and high in available potassium. Magnesium facilitates both cellulose digestion and carbohydrate metabolism. Magnesium acetate restores appetite and serum magnesium and calcium levels in lactating ewes, preventing the development of tetany.
  • Calprona MA has a high and standardized magnesium content with a high purity. It is a palatable source of magnesium for all animals and has a high solubility and bioavailability. Moreover, magnesium acetate is a direct source of energy for the animals and is used in milkfat synthesis.
Dosage

The recommended dosage is 50-200 g/day depending on application, animal species and local legislation.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
White to off-white powder
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Arsenic contentmax. 2ppm
Cadmium Contentmax. 2
Heavy metals Contentmax. 10ppm
Iron Contentmax. 50
Lead Contentmax. 2
Mercury Contentmax. 0.1
Flash Pointmin. 250
Water Contentmax. 6.0
Assay Content (Magnesium Acetate Dried Basis)min. 98.5
Fluoride Contentmax. 150
Molecular Weight142.39
pH (1% solution)6-11
Water Solubility at 0°C568.0
Water Solubility at 25°C656.0
Melting Pointmin. 300°C

Regulatory & Compliance

Legislation

Magnesium acetate is listed in the European Union Register of Feed Additives as trace element E6 pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003.

Calprona MA is GMP+ FSA assured.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Information

Calprona MA is available in 25 kg bags.

Storage & Handling

Stability

Calprona MA is stable for 2 years from date of production. Physical stability and appearance may change before the end of shelf-life if not stored in well closed original packaging, dry and at ambient temperature.