Use of Natural Bentonite in the Fertilizer/manure Industry
Especially bentonite which has high swelling properties is used as carrier material in granular fertilizer production. Bentonite in the fertilizer industry ensures that the water is balanced, the soil is ventilated and the water is given to plants homogenously in every irrigation period. Bentonite is used as stabilizing agent in the production of liquid fertilizers or suspension fertilizers.
Use of Natural Bentonite in Livestock Production
Natural bentonite, which provides economic efficiency in animal feed, is used on average 2-4% in cattle feed and 1% in poultry feed.
The use of poultry in cattle and bovine animals is uncommon, although the effects of natural bentonite is still unobjectionable by veterinarians. The demand of conscious producers in the last period has led us to develop ourselves in this field. Natural Reşadiye / Hitit bentonite is confused with zeolite in markets. It is scientifically proven that natural bentonite, which is relatively inexpensive, provides a 20% profit for the producers in the cost analysis.
The reasons for the necessity of use of bentonite in the sector are as following:
• Reduced fuel costs, reduced mortality rates,
• Increased efficiency of meat and nutrients,
• The decrease of mudflats in poultry and stables,
• Purification of poultry and stables from bad smells,
• Health in poultry and stables,
• Decrease in cleaning costs in poultry and stables.
When it is used by spreading a 2,5 kg tank to a square meter, it absorbs the ammonia gas and other unpleasant smell and liquid feces that are formed in the poultry house and provides a comfortable peaceful environment. The result of mixing it with animal food at the rate of 2% is to absorb toxins in their bodies and reduce their mortality rate. In addition, due to the slowing of the digestion system all the vitamins taken in the body will be evaluated, providing a certain increase in meat efficiency. As the digestion system absorbs the liquid, the faeces will solidify and a clean poultry will be provided by reducing the unwanted mudflies and smell in the poultry. Since there is not much need for air circulation in such a clean and peaceful poultry, cooling will be reduced and fuel costs will be reduced by at least half, depending on conditions. When you use this material by reducing the padding material such as paddy, sawdust, etc., all your compulsory expenses will be reduced by half and the in-house costs will be reduced by up to 30%.