Patent ID: 6120815
Filing Date: 2000-09-19
Classification: A23K,Y02P,Y10S

Abstract:
A four step method of preparing anionic mineral feed concentrate granules, which form storage stable blends with feed rations, for prevention of parturient paresis in commercial breeding animals, the method comprising;(a) metathetically reacting ammonium sulfate with a molecular excess of alkaline earth chlorides selected from the group consisting of magnesium chloride, calcium chloride, and mixtures thereof, to form an aqueous anionic salt solution comprising alkaline earth sulfate, ammonium chloride, and unreacted alkaline earth chloride;(b) admixing 1 part of the anionic salt solution with between 1 and 4 parts of comestible proteinaceous particles until the anionic salt solution is absorbed to form damp particles exhibiting moisture contents between 15 and 30 percent;(c) admixing a palatability enhancing molasses granule binder, amounting to between 1 and 8 percent of the mineral feed concentrate granules, with the damp particles until the particles are bound together as damp granules; and,(d) drying the granules to a moisture content between 3 and 15 percent at a temperature between 60 and 100.degree. C. in a period of time amounting to less than 15 minutes.