Document Type
Report
Report Number
87-3
Publication Date
1987
Keywords
urinary calculi, silica, phosphorus, ammoniium chloride, sodium bicarbonate
Summary
Laboratory research has shown phosphate to inhibit the formation of insoluble silica - protein complexes that are believed to be important in the formation of silica urinary calculi. In work with laboratory animals, increases in dietary phosphorus and urine acidifying salts reduced the incidence of silica urinary calculi. These findings translate into feeding and management practices that may be beneficial in reducing the incidence of silica urinary calculi in cattle and sheep.
Number of Pages
3
Type
text
Format
application/pdf
Language
en
Publisher
South Dakota State University
Rights
Copyright © 1987 South Dakota State University
Recommended Citation
Emerick, Royce J., "Current Knowledge Concerning Silica Urinary Calculi" (1987). South Dakota Beef Report, 1987. 4.
https://openprairie.sdstate.edu/sd_beefreport_1987/4