Feedstuff Discovery - Urea

Urea

• A source of nitrogen (not a protein supplement) also referred to as non-protein nitrogen.
• Should only be fed to ruminants.
• Can be toxic if fed at excessive levels (should provide no more than 1/3 of the total nitrogen in the diet).
• Diets with added urea should also contain a readily available source of carbon (energy).

Average Nutrient Content

• Nitrogen = 42-45%