Abstract: The present invention provides a composition for reducing ammonia levels in animal bedding or litter, comprising 0.015-40% citric acid and one or more of a clay-based particulate, diatomaceous earth or an organic material. The composition can also comprise an anti-microbial agent. A method of treating animal bedding or litter to reduce ammonia is also provided.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 1, 2013
Date of Patent:
August 17, 2021
Assignee:
ABSORBENT PRODUCTS LTD.
Inventors:
Peter Aylen, Steve Gurney, Jennifer Bylycia
Abstract: The present invention relates to a pecking block for birds and a method of producing the same. The pecking block comprises: a filler material comprising diatomaceous earth or a combination of diatomaceous earth and a clay-based material or mineral; a wetting agent; and optionally, one or more additives selected from the group consisting of (a) one or more mold inhibitors, (b) one or more binding agents, (c) one or more coloring agents, (d) one or more scenting agents; and (e) a combination thereof.
Type:
Application
Filed:
September 9, 2019
Publication date:
March 12, 2020
Applicant:
ABSORBENT PRODUCTS LTD.
Inventors:
Peter B. Aylen, Steven W. Gurney, Jennifer Bylycia, Richard Barry Baker, Reed Schneider
Abstract: The present invention provides a composition for reducing ammonia levels in animal bedding or litter, comprising 0.015-40% citric acid and one or more of a clay-based particulate, diatomaceous earth or an organic material. The composition can also comprise an anti-microbial agent. A method of treating animal bedding or litter to reduce ammonia is also provided.
Type:
Application
Filed:
November 1, 2013
Publication date:
October 15, 2015
Applicant:
Absorbent Products Ltd.
Inventors:
Peter Aylen, Steve Gurney, Jennifer Bylycia
Abstract: The present invention provides a method for reducing ammonia levels, odor, microorganisms and insects in large animal stalls using a bedding material additive comprising a clay-based particulate absorbent material and an aliphatic bromo-nitro-bactericide.