Animal litter compositions

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1991-08-07

1994-01-18

Weiss, John G.

Animal husbandry

Material for absorbing moisture from waste product

Having clay component

119171, A01K 1015

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052792595

ABSTRACT:
Clumping animal litter compositions comprising particulate attapulgite clay having a moisture content in the range of from about 10 to 23 percent free moisture and a particle size distribution of from about 8 to about 40 mesh, preferably about 10 to 30 mesh. Method of production includes selection of an attapulgite clay having an API yield value of at least 80 barrels per ton and, preferably, kneading and extruding the clay, milling and heating the clay to a temperature not exceeding about 250.degree. F. to reduce the moisture content to about 10 to 23 percent, and screening the product to a mesh size of about 8 to 40 mesh.

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patent: 5062383 (1991-11-01), Nelson
patent: 5101771 (1992-04-01), Goss

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