Monocalcium Phosphate (MCP) is white or grey powder and granular. It is Soluble in dilute hydrochloric acid and acetic acid, slightly soluble in water, insoluble in alcohol. It is a feed supplement for livestock and poultry diet to replenish calcium and phosphorus. The digestibility of phosphorus from Monocalcium Phosphate has been measured in few reports, and it has been noted to be 87%.
Phosphorus (P) is an essential mineral for all animals. It plays a critical role in cellular metabolism by serving as part of the energy currency of the cell and participating in cellular regulatory mechanisms. In addition, phosphorus is crucial for bone health, as 85% of the body’s total phosphorus is stored in the bones. Its involvement in these metabolic and structural processes is essential for animals to achieve their full genetic potential in terms of growth, feed efficiency, and skeletal development.
