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Neutral Detergent Fiber is the most common measure of fiber used for animal feed analysis, but it does not represent a unique class of chemical compounds. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Used for animal feed analysis. Benefits Neutral detergent fibers are important measurements used in forage food consumed by animals. The two […]

Malathion is an organophosphate insecticide which acts as an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Malathion is an insecticide in the chemical family known as organophosphates. Products containing malathion are used outdoors to control a wide variety of insects in agricultural settings and around people’s homes. Malathion has also been used in public health mosquito control and […]

Manganese Disodium EDTA is a chemical that binds and holds on to (chelates) minerals and metals such as chromium, iron, lead, mercury, copper, aluminum, nickel, zinc, calcium, cobalt, manganese, and magnesium. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Intravenous EDTA is used to treat lead poisoning and brain damage caused by lead poisoning; to evaluate a […]

Monoammonium Phosphate (MAP) is a widely used source of phosphorus (P) and nitrogen (N). It’s made of two constituents common in the fertilizer industry and contains the most phosphorus of any common solid fertilizer. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses MAP is mainly used as a fertilizer, but also as dry fire extinguisher. However MAP […]

Monopotassium Phosphate is produced by the action of phosphoric acid on potassium carbonate. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Used as a fertilizer, a food additive and a fungicide. Benefits It is a source of phosphorus and potassium. It is also a buffering agent. Cautions To make sure this medicine is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have: a history of kidney […]

Methyl  is an alkyl derived from methane, containing one carbon atom bonded to three hydrogen atoms — CH3. In formulas, the group is often abbreviated Me. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Used in some nutritious supplements. Benefits Ultimately, this formula is geared toward supporting methylation and its role in detoxification, energy production and neurotransmitter synthesis. Cautions No side effects are known. Interactions Not […]

Menhaden Fish Meal is forage fish of the genera Brevoortia and Ethmidium, two genera of marine fish in the family Clupeidae. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Menhaden are not used directly for food. They are processed into fish oil and fish meal that are used as food ingredients, animal feed, and dietary supplements. It has a high omega-3 fat content. Fish oil made from menhaden also is used […]

Lettuce  is an annual plant of the daisy family, Asteraceae. It is most often grown as a leaf vegetable, but sometimes for its stem and seeds. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Lettuce is most often used for salads, although it is also seen in other kinds of food, such as soups, sandwiches and wraps; it can also […]

Lignin Sulfonate is water-soluble anionic polyelectrolyte polymers: they are byproducts from the production of wood pulp using sulfite pulping. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses The anti-oxidant effect of lignosulfonates is utilized in feeds, ensilage and flame retardants. The UV absorbance of lignosulfonates is utilized in sun screens and bio-pesticides. The single largest use for lignosulfonates is as plasticizers in […]

Hydrolyzed Animal Protein (Beef) is a beef protein that has been hydrolyzed or broken down into its component amino acids. It appears as a white to light yellow free flowing powder. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses It appears as a white to light yellow free flowing powder. It is produced by boiling in a strong acid […]