Zeolite in livestock farming

Gerald C Sharon – University of Minnesota Twin Cities,  Pao K Ku – Michigan State University, E R Miller, M T Yokoyama Abstract Growth, nutrient balance, plasma ammonia levels and urinary p-cresol excretion were evaluated in growing pigs fed diets containing various levels of zeolite A or clinoptilolite. In one growth trial, crossbred pigs averaging 25 kg initial body weight were assigned to diets containing no zeolite, .3% zeolite A or .5% clinoptilolite for a 6-wk growing phase trial. Average daily gain (ADG), average daily feed intake (ADF) and feed/gain (F/G) were unaffected by supplementation of either zeolite in the diet, but metabolizable energy ... Read more

A field study on the effect of the dietary use of a clinoptilolite-rich tuff, alone or in combination with certain antimicrobials, on the health status and performance of weaned, growing and finishing pigs D.S. Papaioannou a, C.S. Kyriakis a, C. Alexopoulos b, E.D. Tzika a, Z.S. Polizopoulou c, S.C. Kyriakis a,* a Department of Productive Animal Medicine, School of Veterinary Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 540 06 Thessaloniki, Macedonia, Greece b Department of Obstetrics and Artificial Insemination, School of Veterinary Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 540 06 Thessaloniki, Macedonia, Greece c Laboratory of Clinical Diagnosis and Clinical Pathology, School of ... Read more

Lecture by Nikos Lygeros on the topic: ‘zeolite in agriculture, livestock farming and our daily lives’. Karditsa Municipal Cinema. Saturday 14 January 2017, 11.00 am

Carmen Laurino and Beniamino Palmieri University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena (Italy). Abstract Introduction: zeolites (clinoptilolites) are a family of alluminosilicates and cations clustered to form macro aggregates by small individual cavities. In the medical area they are involved in detoxification mechanisms capturing ions and molecules into their holes. Actually, we classify about 140 types of natural and 150 synthetic zeolites, for specific and selective use. Clinoptilolite is a natural zeolite and it is the most widespread compound in the medical market. Objective: this review analyzes the main fields of zeolite utilization. Methods: we searched Pubmed/Medline using the terms ... Read more

The Application of Natural Zeolites in Animal Science and Aquaculture F. A. Mumpton and P. H. Fishman 1,2 Summary As agriculturalists step up their efforts to expand crop and animal production, numerous mineral materials are receiving greater attention as soil amendments and as dietary supplements in animal husbandry. The zeolite group of minerals stands out from the rest, and its exciting array of physical and chemical properties promises to contribute to many areas of agriculture and aquaculture over the next decade. Their abundance and availability have aroused considerable interest in research stations across several countries, although the number of publications ... Read more

Zeolite in livestock farming | Zeolife.gr Zeolite in livestock farming Zeolite is a natural mineral product that has not undergone any chemical processing. It is widely used in livestock farming as a feed additive approved by the European Union for cattle, dairy cows, pigs, poultry (both meat and egg-laying) and sheep. Zeolite is not a medicine; it leaves no residues in animal products and does not affect the palatability of feed or meat. Its use is completely safe, as it is neither digested nor absorbed by the animals’ bodies but is excreted in faeces and urine, carrying away all harmful ... Read more

Lecture by Nikos Lygeros on the topic: ‘Zeo-farmers and Zeo-livestock farmers’. Agios Thomas Senior Citizens’ Centre. Agios Thomas, Boeotia. Wednesday 28 May 2014.