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Scott Radcliffe
Department Chair

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

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Feedstuff Discovery - Oyester Shells

Feedstuff Discovery - Oyester Shells

Feedstuff Discovery - Oyester Shells


Oyster Shells

Oyester Shells

  • Produced by coarsely grinding oyster shells (sometimes finely ground to produce oyster flour).
  • Consists of approximately 94% calcium carbonate.
  • An excellent source of calcium used primarily in poultry feeds.

Average Nutrient Content

  •  Calcium = 38%

 

Physical Description - off-white to gray color, rock-like shape, and a coarse texture.

Contact Information

Scott Radcliffe
Department Chair

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

+1 (859) 257-2686