Feed minerals
Aragonite for animal feed.
An OMRI Listed natural calcium carbonate for feed-mineral formulations, carrying livestock feed-material listing avw-23215.
Composition is one input; the complete ration governs.
Oolitic aragonite is a natural calcium-bearing mineral for animal-feed formulations — a marine-origin calcium carbonate collected and mechanically sized, rather than a manufactured or calcined product. It contributes calcium; the ration decides everything else.
- Composition
- 96.17% CaCO3Representative analysis, ASTM C 25, Bowser-Morner report 124914A.
- Elemental calcium
- 38.51%Representative analysis, same report and method; the analytical basis for inclusion calculations.
- OMRI listing
- avw-23215Livestock feed-material listing, for qualifying organic programs.
- Mineral form
- Oolitic aragoniteThe orthorhombic calcium-carbonate polymorph, CAS 1317-65-3.
What it brings to the formulation
Calcium, sizing and handling behavior.
- Calcium contribution. The 38.51% elemental calcium content supports calcium-contribution calculations within the total ration.
- Acid-condition behavior. Aragonite and calcite have different crystal systems. Any solubility comparison must use the delivered particle size and a formulation-relevant test method.
- Particle distribution. Sizing affects mixing, segregation, dust, conveying and handling through every stage of feed manufacturing.
- Quality controls. Grade chemistry, the safety data sheet and the lot certificate of analysis support finished-feed formulation and manufacturing controls.
What a formulator specifies
The ration, the species and the jurisdiction.
Calcium and carbonate basis
The 96.17% CaCO3 content and 38.51% elemental calcium provide the analytical basis for inclusion calculations within the complete ration.
Species and life stage
Formulation requirements reflect species, life stage, production system and market. The same calcium source enters a layer ration and a ruminant ration at different levels.
Particle and mixing behavior
Target sizing aligns mixer compatibility, segregation control, conveying behavior and dust management across the manufacturing line.
Known limits
Regulatory basis. Feed-ingredient definitions and permitted uses are set by the jurisdiction. Confirm the applicable requirements for the species and market; they are not established by composition alone.
Compare the delivered material, not a generic name.
| Decision factor | Oolitic aragonite | Calcitic feed carbonate | Other calcium sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mineral form | Orthorhombic CaCO3, marine origin | Calcite CaCO3, quarried | Chemistry varies by source |
| Calcium basis | 38.51% | Grade-dependent | Source- and assay-dependent |
| Particle behavior | Use the delivered-grade distribution | Use the delivered-grade distribution | Material-specific |
| Organic programs | OMRI livestock feed-material listing avw-23215 | Source- and product-dependent | Source- and product-dependent |
| Program basis | Complete-ration formulation and manufacturing controls | Supplier specification and formulation | Source-specific formulation requirements |
From specification to commercial production.
Specify
Provide the species, life stage, finished-feed format, calcium target, particle requirement and market jurisdiction.
Formulate
Set the inclusion level and particle target within the complete ration and the manufacturing plan.
Produce
Apply mixing, handling and finished-feed quality controls at commercial scale.
Frequently asked questions.
Is aragonite used in animal feed?
It is used as a calcium-bearing mineral input in feed formulations, in the same role calcium carbonate generally occupies. AragoCor natural oolitic aragonite carries OMRI livestock feed-material listing avw-23215.
How much calcium does it supply?
Elemental calcium is 38.51%, at 96.17% CaCO3. Both are representative analysis by ASTM C 25 from Bowser-Morner report 124914A, and both are what the inclusion calculation works from.
Is it OMRI Listed for livestock?
The livestock feed-material listing is avw-23215. OMRI operates a listing program rather than a certification, and whether a specific operation may use a listed input rests with its certifier.
How does it compare with a calcitic feed carbonate?
Both are calcium carbonate. Aragonite is the orthorhombic polymorph of marine origin; calcitic feed carbonates are quarried calcite. The two have different crystal systems, and any solubility comparison has to use the delivered particle size and a test method relevant to the formulation rather than a general claim.
What particle size should I specify?
The one your mixer, conveying system and finished-feed format call for. Sizing drives mixing uniformity, segregation, dust and handling, so send the target distribution with the species and feed format and the grade is matched to it.
Is it approved as a feed ingredient?
Feed-ingredient definitions and permitted uses are set by the jurisdiction, and approval is not established by composition alone. Confirm the requirements that apply to your species and market before formulating.
Where to go next.
Discuss a feed-mineral formulation and supply program.
Provide the species, formulation goal, sizing requirement, volume and destination, and AragoCor will match a grade and quote against it.