Natural zeolites from Castle Mountain Zeolites are used for various applications in animal husbandry, aquaculture, agriculture and horticulture industries.
In agriculture and horticulture sectors zeolites are considered as a store house for plant nutrients. Zeolite helps in increasing the crop yield and also increases the efficiency of fertilisers. It comes with excellent wetability feature as well. Zeolites are ideal for lawns, cropping, pots and gardens.
Animal husbandry sectors also use fine powdered zeolites from Castle Mountain Zeolites to increase the rate of animal growth and to improve the feed conservation in chickens and pigs. These zeolites are mixed along with prepared rations for dogs and horses and also in commercial lick blocks for cattle.
Animal husbandry sectors use zeolites for treating diarrhoea in horses and scours in pigs. Zeolites, when supplied with ruminants, decrease the emission of methane gas. Sand zeolites are used in treating transport vehicles, stables, floor coverings and animal holding exposures.
Zeolites, from Castle Mountain Zeolites, when used in animal husbandry shows enhanced growth rate in animals. It helps in increasing safety in feeds containing urea and helps in controlling malodour and effluent management.
Zeolites are also used in the aquaculture industry to solve problems related to ammonia present in the fish tanks. Zeolites from Castle Mountain Zeolites are non toxic and help in removing phosphorus and ammonia. Zeolites can also be added to plastic bags and tanks containing fishes.