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Standard Specification for Limestone for Animal Feed Use
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This specification covers limestone supplied for use as a mineral supplement in animal feeds. Limestone shall conform to the chemical requirements specified. In order to determine particle size, a sieve analysis shall be done.
Scope
1.1 This specification covers limestone supplied for use as a mineral supplement in animal feeds.
Note 1—The calcium needed for animal nutrition is customarily supplied by limestone. Such limestone must be sufficiently fine to blend with mixed feeds and yet be free from excessive dusting.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Keywords
animal; feed; limestone; mineral; supplement; Agricultural materials/applications--specifications; Animal feeds; Limestone--specifications; Livestock food products/systems--specifications; ICS Number Code 65.120 (Animal feeding stuffs)
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Document Number
ASTM-C706-02(2008)e1
Revision Level
2002 R08(E1) EDITION
Status
Superseded
Modification Type
Reapproval with Ed Change
Publication Date
Dec. 1, 2008
Document Type
Specification
Page Count
2 pages
Committee Number
C07.02