Ruma
Pro as a Preferred
Source of Nitrogen
Ruma
Pro is a stable liquid solution of calcium bound urea.
The calcium and urea are released
slowly enough to efficiently supply calcium and ammonia for
an eight (8) to twelve (12) hour
period after feeding. For the first time producers can have
a liquid feed solution that releases
NPN slowly enough to supply the rumen microflora with adequate
NPN to breakdown organic
matter and synthesize protein over the normal digestion period.
The slow release of ammonia
should eliminate the problem of urea toxicity if reasonable
feeding practices are followed.
The graph below illustrates the release rate of ammonia from
feed grade urea, Ruma Pro, and
cottonseed meal. Data is from in vitro studies conducted at
Texas Tech University of Lubbock,
Texas in 1994
In
vitro digestion tests results at Texas Tech University
yielded data that Ruma Pro released ammonia
significantly slower than feed grade urea, and faster than
41% cottonseed meal. (See
graph) (Ref. Study A- Tech Report No. T-5-342, 1994)
Ruma Pro was utilized as a protein source similar to urea
and cottonseed meal as indicated by a
digestibility and nitrogen retention trial conducted by Texas
Tech University. (Ref. Study B – Tech
Report No. T-5-342, 1994)
These studies help to substantiate the fact that Ruma Pro's
slow release mode of action greatly
reduces the potential for toxicity and increases microbial
efficiency.
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