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Klinofeed

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Klinofeed: a benefit for animals and the environment

Klinofeed is supplied by Unipoint AG

Klinofeed is prepared from a natural silicon silicate (clinoptilolite of sedimentary origin). This active mineral, with its unique structure and composition, has the ability to selectively bind ammonia and other toxic pollutants within the digestive tract.

Pollutants and ammonia: a problem?

Contaminants such as mycotoxins are poisons produced from secondary metabolic processes which occur naturally in a variety of moulds that grow on food crops.
The amount and type of mycotoxin produced vary depending on the type of mould predominating and on environmental conditions such as temperature and humidity. Levels of mould growth and mycotoxin production in already affected crops may be exacerbated by stresses imposed on the crop by insects, weeds or adverse climatic conditions. Furthermore, the harvesting process and storage conditions can promote the production of storage mycotoxins, thus silage, hay and straw are often heavily contaminated.
The effect of mycotoxins on animals varies from acute disease at one extreme to simple metabolic problems that reduce productivity at the other. Mycotoxins can reduce feed consumption and digestion, reduce resistance to disease, increase reproductive problems, and generally reduce production and performance.

Ammonia, created in the digestive tract, is highly toxic to livestock, even in low concentrations.

In order to limit the damage caused by these contaminants, various known measures are employed, one of which is to add silicates to the feed.
Klinofeed is such a silicate. It has a selective and irreversible binding capacity, enabling it to specifically bind ammonia without adsorbing vitamins, trace elements, or amino acids. This ability to selectively bind ammonia is unique to Klinofeed.

In the production of animal feed, low inclusion rates and cost are very important. Klinofeed meets these and all other legislative requirements for pollutant binders, being approved in the EU Register of Feed Additives (E568), by EU Organic Farming standards and by the FiBL.

THE FUNCTION OF KLINOFEED

Klinofeed is a crystalline silicate and is therefore very porous.
Approximately 50% of the silicate consists of pores, each pore having a diameter of exactly 4 Angstroms.

Due to its special production process (developed by Prof. WM Meier ETHZ), the silicate is active and the pores selectively bind pollutants, ammonium and 'free' water molecules.
For this reason, Klinofeed is frequently used as a selective mycotoxin binder and as a flow improver. Its fine composition gives Klinofeed a very large active surface area of about 500 m² per gram. Klinofeed can also be used as a low-cost pelleting aid.

Safety
Klinofeed is a high-quality silicon silicate free from harmful impurities such as heavy metals, dioxins, etc. The manufacturing process is carried out according to rigorous quality assurance (QA) standards.
The manufacturing process requires a temperature of about 400 degrees Celsius, which renders the Klinofeed sterile.
Each production lot is tested and analyzed at the laboratory and each delivery can be traced according to the strict QS.

PACKAGING

1 x 25KG BAG

PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS

  • Generic Name: Double-Activated HSCAS, Hydrated sodium calcium aluminosilicate,
  • General Formula: (NaK) 4,CaAl6 (Si30 O72) 24H20
  • Selective Priority: NH4+ >>K >>Na > Mg > Ca
  • Crystalline Structure: 4 Angström
  • CAS-Nr. (Chemical Abstract Service Nr.): 12173-10-3

Mineral Analysis

  • Clino minerals min. 85 %
  • Clay minerals ca. 9 %
  • Feldspar ca. 4 %
  • Mica ca. 2 %
  • Quartz 0 %

Particle Size

  • < 5 µm 10 %
  • 5 to 20 µm 27 %
  • 20 to 63 µm 46 %
  • 63 to 125 µm 16 %
  • > 125 µm 1 %

SPECIFICATION OF KLINOFEED

Humidity at 105°C Max. 6%
pH 6.9 – 7.1
Specific mass 2.39 /cm3
Bulk density 0.7 – 1.0 g/ccm
Specific Area 460 – 590 m2 / g
Ash Content 94.98% at 600°C
Symmetry Monoclinie
NH4+ substitution capacity 23-500mg NH4+ / kg
Selective priority NH4+ >> K >> Na > Mg > Ca

GENERAL DATA KLINOFEED

Specification Mycotoxin binder, anti-caking agent, pellet binder, moisture absorbent
Usage and Dosage 0.5 – 1.5%
Application Mix homogeneously with all types of feed
Storage Store in a dry, ventilated area
Packaging 25kg paper bags (40 bags per EUR-Pal)

DOSAGE

Species / Production Phase Recommended Inclusion/Intakes Duration of Use
Dairy Cows 100 g/cow/day  
Calves 20 g/calf/day
20 g/calf/day Klinofeed with PSB yeast extract
20–40kg LBW
Day 1 onwards
Lactating Sows 2-4 kg/ton of feed  
Piglets 2-4 kg/ton of feed  
Fattening pigs 2-4 kg/ton of feed  
Poultry

1 – 2 kg/ton of feed as prevention and low contamination mycotoxin and ammonia binder
3 – 5 kg/ton of feed to control mycotoxins and as ammonia binder (also as a technical additive and pellet binder).

During periods of low mycotoxin load and well ventilation houses/seasonal
During periods of high mycotoxin load; poor pellet quality, and/or poor ventilation periods, such as during winter/cold environments
Fish 2 – 4 kg/ton of feed as to control mycotoxins and ammonia; also improving pellet quality  
Pet food 3 kg/ ton of feed for mycotoxin binding
5 kg/ton of feed for mycotoxin and ammonia control
+ 10 kg/ton of feed for improved AW (water activity)
 

Klinofeed can be used in all animal feed

  • Klinofeed does not bind nutrients such as vitamins, trace elements, amino acids, etc.
  • Klinofeed has no affect on raw materials within the feed or in the animal.
  • Klinofeed does not bind pharmaceutical products

9 BENEFITS OF KLINOFEED

Klinofeed is a multifunctional additive

  1. Klinofeed is approved in the EU feed additive regulation E 568
  2. The crystalline structure of the mineral composition
  3. The high degree of purity (sterility)
  4. Klinofeed does not contain fibers' (no silicosis)
  5. The high proportion of crystalline silica, of about 90%
  6. The diameter of the crystal structure is 4 Angstrom (0.4 million mm!)
  7. The binding capacity (23'500mg NH4 + / kg) and the large surface area of 500 m2 = 1 gram
  8. The selective ion exchange series: NH4+ >> K >> Na > Mg > Ca
  9. The particle size distribution: (90% below 100 microns.

Klinofeed is also approved as a food additive (E 554), and fulfills the guidelines of the WTO / WHO

For additional information, visit the UniPoint® AG website below:

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