Use as a feed ration in cattle, goats and sheep to treat and prevent urinary calculi

How does ammonium chloride help prevent urinary calculi ?

Stones will form in the bladder of ruminants if the calcium phosphorus ratio is less than 2:1. Grains have high phosphorus and forages are generally low in phosphorus. Ruminants on high forage rations will have a high calcium to phosphorus ratio, especially if they are eating clover or any alfalfa. Sheep or goats on growing and finishing rations have high levels of grain. To correct the calcium-to-phosphorus ratio feed grade limestone is added to formulated feed to increase calcium and prevent calculi.If the ratio is lower than 2:1, struvite crystals will form in the bladder that can form into stones, cutting off the urine flow mainly in males. Adding Ammonium chloride helps prevent this issue .