Feed Ingredients
Dicalcium Phosphate (DCP) 18% Feed Grade
A key mineral supplement providing bioavailable calcium and phosphorus for livestock and poultry.
Specifications
| Phosphorus (P) | ≥ 18% |
|---|---|
| Calcium (Ca) | ≥ 22% |
| Fluorine (F) | ≤ 0.18% |
| Form | Granular / Powder |
Product Overview
Dicalcium Phosphate (DCP) 18% — Feed Grade
Key Features & Benefits
- Calcium and phosphorus source
- Provides two essential minerals for balanced animal feed formulations.
- Suitable for compound feed
- Used in the preparation of formulated livestock and poultry feeds.
- Supports skeletal development
- Calcium and phosphorus contribute to normal bone formation and maintenance when included at appropriate dietary levels.
- Feed manufacturing ingredient
- Can be incorporated into mineral premixes and complete feed formulations according to nutritional requirements.
Applications of DCP 18% Feed Grade
Poultry Feed
Used in broiler, layer, and other poultry feed formulations to contribute calcium and phosphorus for skeletal development and normal physiological functions.
Cattle & Dairy Feed
Incorporated into cattle and dairy feed formulations to help meet dietary mineral requirements, depending on the animal's age, production stage, and overall ration.
Sheep & Goat Feed
Used as a mineral ingredient in appropriately balanced small-ruminant diets.
Compound Feed & Mineral Premixes
Used by feed manufacturers and premix producers to formulate animal nutrition products with controlled mineral levels.
FAQ
- What is Dicalcium Phosphate 18% Feed Grade?
- Dicalcium Phosphate 18% Feed Grade is a mineral feed ingredient that supplies calcium and phosphorus. The 18% designation generally refers to its phosphorus content.
- What is DCP used for in animal feed?
- DCP is used in livestock and poultry feed formulations to help meet calcium and phosphorus requirements, supporting normal skeletal development and other physiological functions.
- Can DCP 18% be used in poultry feed?
- Yes, feed-grade DCP can be used in poultry feed formulations when its specification is suitable and the inclusion rate is determined according to the birds' nutritional requirements.
- Can DCP be used in cattle and dairy feed?
- DCP may be incorporated into cattle and dairy feed formulations as a mineral source. Its use and inclusion rate should account for the complete ration and the animal's nutritional requirements.
- What is the difference between feed-grade and pharma-grade DCP?
- Feed-grade DCP is intended for animal nutrition and must meet applicable feed safety and quality requirements. Pharma-grade DCP is manufactured and evaluated against pharmaceutical excipient requirements. The grades are not automatically interchangeable.
- What documents should buyers request?
- Buyers should request the product specification, current COA, SDS, relevant contaminant and fluorine data, and applicable feed-grade compliance documentation.
- How can I inquire about DCP 18% Feed Grade from Olymph Global LLP?
- Contact Olymph Global LLP with your required quantity, destination country, intended feed application, packaging preference, and specification requirements to discuss product details and export arrangements.
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