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Dr. Tony Pescatore, Ph.D.
Interim Department Chair

900 W.P. Garrigus Building Lexington, KY 40546-0215

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Feedstuff Discovery - Ground Limestone

Feedstuff Discovery - Ground Limestone

Feedstuff Discovery - Ground Limestone


Ground Limestone

Ground Limestone

  • A natural source of calcium.
  • Obtained by grinding mined, calcitic limestones.
  • Also called calcium carbonate.
  • A relatively inexpensive source of calcium used in livestock, horse, and poultry diets.

Average Nutrient Content

  • Calcium = 38%

 

Physical Description - light gray color and a granular to floury texture.

Contact Information

Dr. Tony Pescatore, Ph.D.
Interim Department Chair

900 W.P. Garrigus Building Lexington, KY 40546-0215

+1 (859) 257-2686