Overview
Oxyntra from Kalium Agri represents the next generation of dairy nutrition. Using potassium carbonate sesquihydrate (KCS), Oxyntra optimizes rumen function to improve fiber digestion, shift volatile fatty acids toward beneficial compounds, reduce harmful fats, and increase feed efficiency, all while lowering methane emissions. Unlike traditional buffers, Oxyntra’s results are not dependent on pH correction alone and consistently outperform conventional products in research trials.
For dairy producers, Oxyntra acts like a 'rumen tune-up’, enhancing health, production, and profitability. Supported by studies from Iwaniuk, Jenkins, Harrison, and others, Oxyntra helps farmers achieve higher yields, healthier herds, and a stronger return on investment.
How Oxyntra Works:
- Enhanced Nutrient Breakdown: KCS supports optimal rumen conditions, improving fiber and starch digestion.
- Better Milk-Fat Pathways: Increases acetate and butyrate production, precursors for milk fat synthesis.
- Reduced Harmful Fats: Decreases biohydrogenation intermediates, preventing milk fat depression.
- Flexible Feeding: Allows for higher inclusion of cost-effective oilseed byproducts (e.g., expelled soybean meal, distillers grains) without compromising butterfat.
Key Research Findings
- Iwaniuk & Erdman (2015): Demonstrated linear gains in digestibility and feed efficiency.
- Jenkins et al. (2014): Confirmed acetate/butyrate shifts and methane reduction independent of rumen pH.
- Harrison et al. (2012): Reported significant milk fat improvements in early lactation cows.
- Additional supporting work by Fraley, Réis, West, Ma, Apper-Bossard, Rico, Harvatine, and Lamar.
Performance Improvements with Oxyntra
Oxyntra delivers measurable improvements in cow performance, component yield, and sustainability metrics.
Oxyntra Research Highlights
| Area |
Oxyntra Effect |
Research Highlight |
| Digestibility & Efficiency |
Fiber breakdown ↑ 1–6%, feed use +5–12% |
Iwaniuk & Erdman (2015): Linear gains; Jenkins et al. (2014): pH-independent. |
| Milk Fat & VFA Shift |
Fat yield +0.132–0.331 lb/day; acetate/butyrate ↑ 0.58–1.27% |
Harrison et al. (2012): Early lactation boost; Ma et al. (2016): Pathway shift. |
| Methane & Environment |
Emissions ↓ 10–25% |
Jenkins et al. (2014): H₂ reduction; Apper-Bossard et al. (2010): Microbial composition change. |
| Biohydrogenation & Feeds |
Harmful fats ↓ 15–35%, oil inclusion +2–5% |
Rico & Harvatine (2013): MFD recovery; Fraley et al. (2017): Temporal adaptation. |
Implications for Dairy Farming
Oxyntra simplifies management, enhances feed flexibility, and supports long-term herd and environmental health. Producers can safely include more oil-rich byproducts, reduce bypass fats, and improve sustainability without compromising milk fat or yield.
Oxyntra Research Highlights
| Area |
Oxyntra Effect |
Research Highlight |
| Digestibility & Efficiency |
Fiber breakdown ↑ 1–6%, feed use +5–12% |
Iwaniuk & Erdman (2015): Linear gains; Jenkins et al. (2014): pH-independent. |
| Milk Fat & VFA Shift |
Fat yield +0.132–0.331 lb/day; acetate/butyrate ↑ 0.58–1.27% |
Harrison et al. (2012): Early lactation boost; Ma et al. (2016): Pathway shift. |
| Methane & Environment |
Emissions ↓ 10–25% |
Jenkins et al. (2014): H₂ reduction; Apper-Bossard et al. (2010): Microbial composition change. |
| Biohydrogenation & Feeds |
Harmful fats ↓ 15–35%, oil inclusion +2–5% |
Rico & Harvatine (2013): MFD recovery; Fraley et al. (2017): Temporal adaptation. |
Economic Benefits of Oxyntra
Oxyntra drives profitability through yield gains, feed savings, and environmental incentives. Based on milk fat at $2.84/lb and feed at $0.12–$0.15/lb DM, total gains average $500–$1,500 per cow annually. For a 500-cow herd, this equates to $250,000–$750,000 in annual impact.
The Bottom Line
Oxyntra helps producers achieve more milk, higher butterfat, and stronger margins, while reducing methane and supporting herd health. Its science-backed formulation and measurable on-farm results make it a cornerstone for profitable, sustainable dairy production. Reach out to our sales department to learn how to incorporate Oxyntra into your feeding strategy.
