Protected Urea in Feed – Enhancing Nitrogen Efficiency and Animal Performance

Protected urea is a processed form of urea, a non-protein nitrogen (NPN) compound used in ruminant nutrition, particularly for cattle and sheep. The protection process controls the release rate of ammonia in the rumen, improving nitrogen utilization efficiency while reducing the risk of ammonia toxicity.

Benefits of Protected Urea in Animal Feed:

✔ Improves Nitrogen Utilization Efficiency:

• Slow-release mechanism provides a steady supply of ammonia for rumen microbes.
• Enhances microbial protein synthesis, leading to better feed efficiency.

✔ Reduces the Risk of Ammonia Toxicity:

• Conventional urea releases ammonia too quickly, potentially causing dangerous ammonia spikes in the bloodstream.
• Controlled ammonia release in protected urea minimizes toxicity risks and ensures safer nitrogen utilization.

✔ Boosts Microbial Protein Production:

• Microbial protein is a key protein source for ruminants.
• Protected urea supports higher microbial protein production, leading to better growth and productivity in livestock.

Why Use Protected Urea?

Protected urea optimizes nitrogen metabolism in ruminants, improving feed efficiency, growth rates, and overall animal performance while minimizing health risks.

Incorporate protected urea into your feeding strategy today for safer, more efficient nitrogen utilization!