Patent ID: 6436384
Filing Date: 2002-08-20
Classification: A01K,C05F,Y02A,Y02P

Abstract:
An animal bedding composition for distribution upon an animal stall to provide a hygienic support medium comprising a mixture of(a) shredded cardboard composed of individual cardboard pieces having internal corrugations and outer panels forming air gaps therebetween, said cardboard pieces having a length of about &frac18; inch to 1 inch, a width of about Â¼ inch to 1 inch and a height of about {fraction (1/16)} inch to Â½ inch; and (b) about Â½ to 8 ounces of clinoptilolite per 3 cubic feet of cardboard for reducing the amount of airborne ammonia from animal waste, the clinoptilolite being disposed on the outer panels and internal corrugations of the corrugated cardboard pieces.