Dolomite

Dolomite

Dolomite CaMg(CO3)2 is a carbonate mineral that consists of calcium, magnesium and aluminum carbonate and has long been used as a source of calcium and magnesium for animal feed. Dolomite can play an effective role as a buffer in controlling pH in the rumen of ruminants due to the presence of magnesium in the form of carbonate. The use of dolomite in livestock feeding is economically, so that with minimum cost it can provide a major part of livestock’s need for these two elements. Adding calcium carbonate and dolomite in animal feed, according to the results of the research, increases the quality and quantity of milk and increases the growth rate of the animals. Dolomite is very important for dairy cows.

beneficial of effects dolomite in animal feed

Rumen pH control
Supplying calcium and magnesium needed by the livestock and preventing negative effects caused by deficiency of calcium and magnesium
Improving the activity of enzymes and hormones in the livestock (the role of Mg as a cofactor in the structure of many enzymes)

Appearance and packing of dolomite

Color	Particle size	Purity	Packing	Net weight
Cream to white powder	170-200 mesh	98%	laminated bag	30 kg

Chemical Analysis of Dolomite

Compound	L.O.I	SO3	K2O	MgO	CaO	Fe2O3	Al2O3	SiO2
Content (%)	46.53	0.18	0.01	19.10	33.32	0.51	0.12	0.12

Heavy metals Analysis

Hg	Cd	As	Pb
0.01>	0.1>	0.1>	3