Fossil shell flour in livestock production: A review

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Fossil shell flour in livestock production: A review

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Fossil shell flour (FSF), also known as Diatomaceous earth, or diatomite, consists of amorphous silicates with important physical and chemical characteristics, including porosity and permeability, low density and thermal conductivity, tiny particle size, high surface area, solubility, hydrophobia, and absorption capabilities, which are molecular filter actors, substituting their integral cations without physical changes. The substance is nontoxic, cheap, and readily available in large quantit...

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2019-03

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Ikusika, OO / Mpendulo, CT / Zindove, Titus / Okoh, AI

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https://hdl.handle.net/10182/17056

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fossil shell flour / mycotoxin control / parasites control / performance enhancer / stored grain pest control / water purifier / Animal growth and development / Animal management / Animal reproduction and breeding / Animal welfare / Veterinary diagnosis and diagnostics / Animal production / Veterinary sciences / Zoology

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