Feed Grade Magnesium Oxide

Description of Feed Grade Magnesium Oxide

Plant forage and animal feeds are often deficient in the required magnesium levels for healthy animal nutrition. A supplemental source of magnesium is required to maintain healthy levels within a ruminant's diet. SSC's feed grade magnesium oxide offers a high concentration of magnesium as well as excellent biological availability.

Magnesium deficiency in cattle and sheep can lead to a condition called grass tetany. This condition is more common in spring and fall when levels of magnesium in the natural forage are not adequate to maintain healthy levels within the animal. Feed supplements and mineral premixes are commonly used to provide the necessary levels of magnesium to the animals to prevent grass tetany. Feed grade MgO is the most widely used source of magnesium for these applications.

MgO is also an important source of magnesium for rumen buffers and dairy supplements. It offers an available source of magnesium, which aids in increasing lactational performance.

Magnesium oxide is generally added to animal feed as an important supplement, and must be essentially free of lead and heavy metal impurities.

Specification for Feed Grade Magnesium Oxide

Applications and Related Industries for Feed Grade Magnesium Oxide

● Animal feed additive

Chemical Identifiers

Magnesium Oxide Properties (Theoretical)