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D-7 New Research on Mg Blood Levels

Low levels of Mg in the blood of dairy cattle during the transition period are often a problem contributing to milk fever. A switch-back trial was carried out on a large commercial dairy to determine the efficacy of MIN-AD as the sole source of supplemental Mg. Replacement of a supplement comprising MgO, limestone, and MIN-AD with just MIN-AD resulted in similar serum levels of Mg and Ca. Serum Mg levels are related to dietary intake and biovailability.

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B-5 Economics of Feeding MIN-AD to Finishing Cattle
A summary of nine trials evaluating the impact of MIN-AD on finishing cattle performance has shown an average increase in dry matter intake of 0.55%, an increase in average daily gain of 2.06%, and a reduction in feed to gain of 1.65%. This response has been very consistent in these trials. Furthermore, an analysis of typical finishing supplements indicates that adding MIN-AD at the recommended rate increases the cost of the supplement from $2.00 to $5.00 per ton. Consequently, feeding MIN-AD increases the total feed cost in a typical finishing program from $0.15 to $0.38 per head. With current ration costs, the return on investment will be 13 to 1 even if adding MIN-AD increases supplement cost by $5.00 per ton. Because the cost of feeding MIN-AD for the entire feeding period is so low, even a small improvement in gain or feed conversion will result in a very significant return on the additional investment.

New Mg Solubility Studies (2007)

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AFIA Safe Feed/Safe Food Certification (08/05) - MIN-AD, Inc. is pleased that our Winnemucca, Nevada production facility has been certified under the American Feed Industry Association's Safe Feed/Safe Food program. This certification was a natural part of MIN-AD's ongoing commitment to the livestock feed industry and to feed safety.  Additional information about this program can be found on the AFIA website.

Organic Listing – Since 2003 MIN-AD  has been listed by the Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) for use in the production of organic food and fiber. The OMRI listing class is Livestock Feed Additive.

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