Improving Milk Production, Milk Quality, and Plant Productivity Through Zeolite: A Review
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https://doi.org/10.59957/see.v11.i1.2026.16Keywords:
Zeolites, Livestock production, Sustainable agriculture, Milk Production, Milk QualityAbstract
Zeolite is a natural mineral with wide-ranging applications in scientific and industrial fields such as animal husbandry, agriculture, water purification, the food industry, and pharmaceuticals. In animal husbandry, its inclusion in the diet of dairy cows leads to higher milk yield, improved milk quality, better calcium balance, and stronger immunity in calves. The mineral can also bind heavy metals and
toxins, thereby increasing the safety of production in both livestock and crop farming.
In agriculture, zeolite improves the structure and composition of the soil, supports the retention of water and nutrients, and facilitates the uptake of macro- and micronutrients by plants, which enhances their resilience to various stress factors.
Milk monitoring is essential for tracking animal health and limiting the spread of diseases. In recent years, traditional and often costly monitoring methods have been increasingly replaced by modern sensor-based technologies that provide faster, more accessible, and equally accurate results.
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