Magnesium is important in the dietary requirements of cattle and sheep. Magnesium sulfate provides an excellent source of soluble magnesium for animal feed supplements. Providing supplemental magnesium is especially important when the livestock are feeding on lush green pastures with high potassium levels, because potassium can interfere with the uptake of magnesium by grasses.

Epsom Salt (magnesium sulfate heptahydrate) provides a soluble source of magnesium and sulfur for animal feed. Magnesium is important to animals as an enzyme activator, for nerve and muscle function, and for bones and teeth. Providing supplemental magnesium is especially important when the animals are feeding on lush green pastures with high potassium levels, because potassium can interfere with magnesium uptake by the grasses. Magnesium deficiency in lactating cows can lead to a dangerous condition known as hypomagnesemia or grass tetany

PQ Agricultural Grade Epsom salt is suitable for use in both dry and liquid feed supplements.

Potassium Silicate is also used as a binder in pelletized or agglomerated animal feeds.

Application
Feed additive

Recommended Literature
PQ® Epsom Salt Magnesium Sulfate Heptahydrate, Bulletin 89-5

Recommended Products
Magnesium Sulfate
Potassium Silicate

Please contact Technical Service if you would like assistance in selecting the appropriate product for these applications or others.