Animal Feed

Limestone for Animal Feed

Limestone is often used in compound or premixed animal feed as it provides the necessary calcium contribution for a healthy livestock diet. Calcium deficiency can cause limitations in growth, reduced milk yield, poor bone structure and, during calving season, milk fever, the most common metabolic disease affecting dairy cattle.

Calcium carbonate limestone can also aid in the strengthening of egg shells, so is often added to poultry feed, and is of benefit to all livestock groups, including pigs, sheep and horses.