Micro-Tracers, Inc. Microgrits

Micro-Tracers, Inc. Microgrits are visually identifiable in mash and pelleted feeds. Microgrits were originally developed for use in research feeding trials to reduce the likelihood of making errors and for determination if errors were made by checking the feces of trial animals or poultry.
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Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Advantages of Microgrits
  • Microgrits can be visually identified when formulated in animal or poultry feeds at as little as 1 to 2 lbs per ton.
  • Microgrits possess minimal nutritional value and consequently will not generally bias research diet formulation.
  • Microgrits can be isolated as the coarse fraction of feed sifted through a 20 mesh USA Standard screen. They then can be counted, yielding data as to mix completeness.
  • Microgrits are identifiable in animal/poultry feces as further confirmation research feeds are properly formulated and consumed.

Applications & Uses

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Processing

No additive other than water and denatured ethanol is used in product manufacture.

Uses

They are also used to code feed products, premixes or final feeds as proprietary.

Properties

Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Specified Size1 - 1.4mm-
Particle Size75 - 150microns-
Moisturemax. 10%-
Dye Content1 - 2%-

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Packaging

Fiber cartons with 4 ml polyethylene liner.

Storage & Handling

Storage

When exposed to light for extended periods, colors will fade.

Should be stored in closed containers.