Tag: Phosphorus availability

The uptake speed of phosphorus is a complex process influenced by many factors, making the time it takes to see results vary widely. Some fast-acting fertilizers can show signs in days, while slow-release organics can take several weeks. The total time it takes for phosphorus to work depends on the fertilizer type, soil conditions, and application method.

Over 60% of the total phosphorus in cereals and legumes is bound in phytate, a form largely indigestible by monogastric animals like swine and poultry. The primary benefit to adding phytase as a feed ingredient to swine and poultry diets is the improved utilization of this bound phosphorus, which significantly reduces environmental phosphorus excretion and lowers feed costs.