Agripedia

Characteristics:

• contains nitrogen in a form other than protein (known as Non-Protein Nitrogen)
• fed to RUMINANTS ONLY
• ration that includes urea should also contain a readily available energy source, such as grain
• urea can be toxic when fed at excessive levels
• can be fed mixed with concentrate or liquid carbohydrate sources
• N in urea is combined with carbon skeletons from energy sources by microorganisms to build amino acids and microbial proteins