Aqueous ammonia for protein supplement in beef cows
Published:November 21, 2013
By:B Nelson
I am wanting to find out if anhydrous ammonia mixed with water can be mixed with fibrous feed stuffs and be fed directly to beef cattle. What side effects may be possible? Thanks in advance!
Very basic purpose of your proposal is to utilize the nitrogen available in Ammonia. We have better and cheaper source like urea. Addition rate is critical and has to be done with caution.Ammonia in vapour / gaseous form may have lead for respiratory discomfort and irritation in eyes,
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