Mistral Moisture Absorbent for the Farm
MISTRAL is a high-quality mineral based absorbent that reduces the level of moisture in housing and bedding to provide a healthier and safer environment. Low moisture limits the population of bacteria and molds, which inhibits the production of the enzymes necessary for the transformation of urea into ammonia. Therefore, less ammonia can be produced.
As any production specialist knows, the quality of the environment has a direct relationship to the productivity of the animal. MISTRAL reduces the unpredictability of changing environmental conditions to support a stable healthy environment by reducing the level of pathogens that the animal is exposed to.
MISTRAL has been honored with many awards and recognitions throughout the world, including Product of the Year at the World Pork Expo in 2003. Producers designated Mistral as the leading natural solution for improved health and hygiene on the farm.
MISTRAL IS FOR ALL LIVESTOCK OPERATIONS
MISTRAL is a proven product from a quality company. Leading production professionals have already found MISTRAL to be essential for the health and maintenance of their livestock.
MISTRAL is used in the swine industry at all stages from farrow to finish. When used on piglets immediately after birth, the piglets dry faster and stay warmer resulting in quicker access to colostrum and higher weaning weights. Other benefits include superior ammonia odor reduction, faster navel fall-off, healthier vulva and uterus in the sow, reduced foot problems, and better footing in housing and during transport.
In the dairy industry, MISTRAL serves as a positive management tool in the reduction of somatic cell counts, increase in disease resistance for young stock, reduction in ammonia odor and improvement in foot health.
Mixing MISTRAL in the bedding in poultry barns provides a healthier environment due to the reduction in ammonia odor in the facility. In addition ammonia burn is reduced on breasts and feet by lowering the heating temperature and acidity of the manure pack in the bedding.
MISTRAL AS AN AMMONIA ABSORBENT
MISTRAL is unique in its ability to permanently adsorb urea BEFORE ammonia gas is even produced. Urea is the byproduct of protein digestion that is expelled in urine, and the breakdown of urea produces ammonia. The specific Montmorillonite clay used in MISTRAL has the ability to bind the larger urea molecule.
MISTRAL is also able to adsorb any ammonia gas that may be present. The ammonia molecule is significantly smaller than the urea molecule. However, due to the interlayer spaces of the clay, both the ammonia and urea molecules can be adsorbed.
Some companies will make claims that their products are permanent ammonia and/or urea absorbents. However, the science behind their products does not always uphold these statements. The ammonia may be absorbed for a short period, but then can be quickly re-released into the atmosphere, such as with zeolites.
MISTRAL: ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE AND SOUND
MISTRAL incorporates ingredients that are gentle on animals and staff and are safe for the environment. The product can be sprinkled by hand onto all housing surfaces because it contains no caustic ingredients. Mistral is 100% non-toxic and can be blown into housing framework while animals are present. MISTRAL is used on feeding equipment to adsorb moisture and pathogens after power spraying, or whenever moisture absorption is necessary.
OTHER ADDED BENEFITS OF MISTRAL
Other added benefits of MISTRAL include the addition of an essential oil, which is a proven insect repellent. Reduced insect levels leads to improved sanitation in all housing as well as reducing the spread of disease.
