Animal Bedding Products
Why gypsum bedding?
A chemical reaction between gypsum and ammonia in urine ties up the ammonia in the form of ammonium sulfate. Odor is reduced and the environment in the building improved. Gypsum bedding is pH neutral, soluble and penetrates soil without incorporation. Thus it is an excellent source of calcium and sulfate for pastures, alfalfa and no-till.
Gypsum Barn-Dry
Gypsum (calcium sulfate) dissolves easily and will not build up in gutters or manure tanks.
| Paper + Gypsum Analysis: Fiber 49% Gypsum(CaS04) 51% |
Gypsum Pellets Analysis: Fiber 21% Gypsum(CaS04) 88% |
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| Shredded paper with gypsum works well in free stalls or in a bedding pack when mixed with other bulky bedding such as straw, corn fodder, shavings or sawdust. Paper is more absorbent than straw or shavings. The gypsum residual aids in composting in deep bedding packs and can be used without blending if a method of turning the bed pack is available. |
Gypsum pellets consist of pure gypsum and small paper particles. They work well in stanchion barns and free stalls. Gypsum pellets are low in dust and add value to the soil by increasing nitrogen. Does not sour the soil like wood based bedding. Gypsum is a mineral which does not support bacterial growth. Customers report improved cell counts and reduced incidence of mastitis. |
Load Sizes
Paper + Gypsum |
Gypsum Pellet Bedding |
Gypsum Barn-dry |
| 120 - 4.5 cu.ft. plastic Approx. 3 ton |
120 - 40 lb. paper bags 2.4 ton |
120 - 50 lb. paper bags 3 ton |
| 15 yard bulk Approx. 3 ton |
15 yards bulk Approx. 4.5 tons |
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| 100 Yards bulk trailer load Approx. 18 ton |
60 yards bulk Approx. 18 ton |