[Jacob-list] Wethering

[Neal and Louise Grose]

Ammonia chloride has to be used very carefully, and is toxic and not 
palatable. It would be used here to tie up the calcium into calcium 
chloride. I do not understand why you would do this if the problem is too 
much phosphorus in ratio to calcium.

It is used in cattle rations for pre-partum cows to pull excess cations out 
of the system to "prep" cows for the massive change in calcium metabolism at 
calving.

Neal Grose

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> --Previous Message--

>>I put ammonia chloride mixed in with minerals at times for my wethers. 

>>I've

>>heard that it helps. I believe that the big issue is avoiding too much

>>grain.

>>

>>Beryl Schwartz

> =====

>>From what I understand, you are correct on both points.  The experts

> recommend some ammonia chloride, if there is a possibility of problems.

> Too much grain lowers the calcium/phosphate ratio (C/P ratio) which can

> lead to urinary calculi problems.  Many folks don't feed any grain to

> wethers and rams.  Along with some grass hay, I give mine a small amount 

> of

> an All-Livestock pelleted feed (also made for sheep -- low copper content)

> which has some rolled corn in it.  I checked the C/P ratio listed on the

> bag and the product has more C than P, so I think it is safe to feed to 

> the

> 'boys'.  I haven't had to use ammonium chloride, but I should have it on

> hand.

>

> Cathy

> Moscow, Idaho

>

>

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