MISTRAL AS A MOISTURE ABSORBENT

MISTRAL is a high-quality mineral based absorbent that reduces the level of moisture in housing to provide a healthier and safer production environment. Low moisture limits the population of bacteria and molds, which inhibits the production of the enzymes necessary for the transformation of urea into ammonia. Therefore, less ammonia can be produced.

As any production specialist knows, the quality of the environment has a direct relationship to the productivity of the animal. MISTRAL reduces the unpredictability of changing environmental conditions to support a stable healthy environment reducing the level of pathogens that the animal is exposed to.

MISTRAL AS AN AMMONIA ABSORBENT

MISTRAL is unique in its ability to permanently adsorb urea BEFORE ammonia gas is even produced.  Urea is the byproduct of protein digestion that is expelled in urine, and the breakdown of urea produces ammonia.  The specific Montmorillonite clay used in MISTRAL has the ability to bind the larger urea molecule.   

MISTRAL is also able to adsorb any ammonia gas that may be present. The ammonia molecule is significantly smaller than the urea molecule.  However, due to the interlayer spaces of the clay, both the ammonia and urea molecules can be adsorbed.

Some companies will make claims that their products are permanent ammonia and/or urea absorbents.  However, the science behind their products does not always uphold these statements.  The ammonia may be absorbed for a short period, but then can be quickly re-released into the atmosphere, such as with zeolites.

MISTRAL AS AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY PRODUCT

MISTRAL incorporates ingredients that are gentle on animals and staff and is safe for the environment.  The product can be sprinkled by hand onto all housing surfaces because it contains no caustic ingredients.  Mistral is 100% non-toxic and can be blown into housing framework while animals are present.  MISTRAL is used on feeding equipment to adsorb moisture and pathogens after power spraying, or whenever moisture absorption is necessary.   

MISTRAL AS AN INSECT REPELLENT

Other added benefits to MISTRAL include the addition of an essential oil, which is a proven insect repellent.  Reduced insect levels leads to improved sanitation in all housing as well as reducing the spread of disease.