Dicalcium Phosphate (DCP)
Also known as: DCP, feed-grade dicalcium phosphate
About Dicalcium Phosphate (DCP)
A feed-grade mineral supplement that supplies highly available calcium and phosphorus. DCP is used to balance rations for dairy, beef and poultry, supporting bone strength, milk production and fertility.
Nutritional value and use in livestock rations
Dicalcium Phosphate (DCP) is a supplement and a mineral source in the Pakistan Feed Library. On average dicalcium phosphate (dcp) contains dry matter 97.0%.
Mineral supplements correct deficiencies and keep the calcium, phosphorus and trace-mineral balance of a ration right. They are used in small, controlled amounts as part of a balanced ration or premix.
Nutrient values vary with variety, growing conditions, processing and storage, so treat the averages as a guide. Send us your ration details if you would like advice on using it in a TMR.
TMR Pakistan supplies DCP (Dicalcium Phosphate) in bulk for farms and feed mills. Add it to your quote list or contact us for a quotation.
Nutritional analysis
| Nutrient | Unit | Average | SD | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry matter | % | 97.0 | – | – | – |
| Calcium (Ca) | % | 22.0 | – | – | – |
| Phosphorus (P) | % | 18.0 | – | – | – |
| Calcium : phosphorus ratio | ratio | 1.2 : 1 | – | – | – |
| Fluorine (maximum) | % | 0.18 | – | – | – |
- Literature values
SD = standard deviation DM = dry matter. Nutrients other than dry matter are expressed on a dry-matter basis. TDN = total digestible nutrients; ME, NEm, NEg, NEl and DE = metabolisable, net (maintenance / gain / lactation) and digestible energy.
Data note: Typical values for guidance. Actual composition varies with variety, stage of growth, processing and batch.
