Beef Features &

Benefits

MIN-AD use in feedlots has been the subject of numerous research experiments. Results from these experiments indicate that MIN-AD is an effective buffer under many different ration combinations, and has a cost benefit ratio of 5:1 to 7:1. These benefits are realized as the direct and indirect actions of the following:

• Decreased Cost of Gain – MIN-AD increases average daily gain and improves feed conversion when fed in combination with steam flaked corn and mixed grain rations.
  
  
• Acidosis Management – With 61% to 75% more acid-consuming capacity than sodium-based buffers, MIN-AD is a more effective buffer pack under subacute acidosis conditions. In addition, while bicarbonates are water soluble, MIN-AD is acid-soluble, making it available when rumen pH drops for several hours post-feeding, thereby improving acidosis management.
  
  
• Increased Microbial Efficiency – Research data shows that MIN-AD has a tendency to increase rumen microbial efficiency by about 10% in both dairy and beef applications.
  
  
• Added Minerals – Mg Solubililty Results – An effective source of calcium and magnesium, MIN-AD can serve as the sole source of supplemental magnesium.
  
  
• Beef Research