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Aragonite for Animal Feed.
An OMRI Listed natural calcium carbonate for feed-mineral formulations.
The feed-mineral application
Calcium contribution within complete feed formulations.
Oolitic aragonite is a natural calcium-bearing mineral input for animal-feed formulations. Composition is 96.17% CaCO3 with 38.51% elemental calcium. The livestock feed-material listing is OMRI avw-23215.
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 the formulation-relevant test method.
Particle distribution
Sizing affects mixing, segregation, dust, handling and exposure throughout feed manufacturing.
Quality controls
Grade chemistry, safety data and the quality plan support finished-feed formulation and manufacturing controls.
What matters to a feed formulator
Composition is one input; the complete ration governs.
Application requirements, particle sizing, chemistry and handling guide product selection and use.
Calcium and carbonate basis
The 96.17% CaCO3 content and 38.51% calcium content provide the analytical basis for inclusion calculations.
Species and life stage
Formulation requirements reflect species, life stage, production system and jurisdiction.
Particle and mixing behavior
Target sizing aligns mixer compatibility, segregation control, conveying behavior and dust management.
OMRI listing
Livestock feed-material listing avw-23215 supports qualifying organic-production programs.
Application path
A practical path from specification to use.
Define the operating requirements, select the grade and measure results through the appropriate laboratory, bench or field program.
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 manufacturing plan.
Produce
Apply mixing, handling and finished-feed quality controls at commercial scale.
Material comparison
Compare the delivered material, not a generic name.
Compare chemistry, particle profile and application role across material options.
| Decision factor | Oolitic aragonite | Calcitic feed carbonate | Other calcium sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mineral form | Orthorhombic CaCO3 | Calcite CaCO3 | Chemistry varies by source |
| Calcium basis | 38.51% | Grade-dependent | Source- and assay-dependent |
| Particle behavior | Use delivered-grade distribution | Use delivered-grade distribution | Material-specific |
| Program basis | OMRI listing avw-23215 and complete-ration formulation | Supplier specification and formulation | Source-specific formulation requirements |
Application design
A calcium input for complete feed formulations.
The complete ration determines inclusion level, nutrient balance and finished-feed performance.
Species requirements, manufacturing controls and quality systems guide commercial use.
Discuss a feed-mineral formulation and supply program.
Provide the species, formulation goal, sizing requirement, volume and destination for product matching and pricing.