Feed-Grade Urea price today in India
Non-protein nitrogen source for ruminants.
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About Feed-Grade Urea in cattle feed
Feed-grade urea is a synthetic non-protein nitrogen (NPN) compound that rumen microbes convert into microbial protein — effectively giving ruminants access to a cheap nitrogen source that non-ruminants cannot use. In Indian cattle feed, urea is used sparingly (typically 1-2% of the concentrate) as a partial replacement for expensive true protein sources like soybean meal or cakes. It is most valuable in maintenance rations for dry cows and low-yielders where protein cost matters more than protein quality.
The economics of urea are compelling: at ₹100-120/kg, urea supplies nitrogen equivalent to about 3 kg of expeller mustard cake (~₹90). But there are hard limits — urea must never exceed 1% of the total dry matter intake, must be thoroughly mixed with the concentrate (never top-dressed), must be introduced gradually over 10-14 days, and must NEVER be fed to unaccustomed animals or on empty stomachs. Urea toxicity (excess ammonia) can kill a cow within 30-60 minutes; there is no safe home treatment.
Feed-grade urea prices in India are largely set by the same fertiliser urea market — subsidised urea for agriculture is separately regulated, and feed-grade urea (technical-grade, higher purity) trades at unsubsidised industrial prices. Prices are relatively stable year-round, with occasional spikes when global natural gas prices push up international urea manufacturing costs.
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Frequently asked questions about Feed-Grade Urea
Can I feed urea to my dairy cow?
Yes, but only in strictly controlled amounts. Feed-grade urea can safely replace part of the true protein in dry-cow, growing-heifer, and low-yielder rations at 1-2% of the concentrate — typically 30-60 g/day for an adult cow. Never exceed 1% of total dry matter intake. Introduce gradually over 10-14 days. Never feed to unaccustomed animals, calves under 6 months, or on empty stomachs. If in doubt, use protein sources like mustard cake or cotton seed cake instead — the safety margin is far higher.
What is urea price per kg in India for cattle feed?
Feed-grade urea (technical-grade, higher purity than fertiliser urea) trades at ₹100-120 per kg wholesale in India. The live price on this page reflects current wholesale rate. Feed-grade urea is more expensive than agricultural fertiliser urea because it lacks the government subsidy and has stricter purity specifications. Always buy from a reputable animal-feed supplier — using unsubsidised industrial urea meant for other uses is illegal and unsafe.
Is urea safe for buffaloes and cows?
Urea is safe at correct doses but has a narrow safety margin. Adult ruminants convert urea nitrogen to microbial protein via rumen microbes. Safe daily doses: 30-60 g for adult cattle. Never mix with pure water for direct drenching, never top-dress on green fodder, never feed to calves under 6 months. Symptoms of urea toxicity (excess ammonia) appear within 30-60 minutes of overdose: muscle tremors, salivation, staggering, bloat, collapse. There is no reliable home treatment — the cow will usually die before a vet arrives. If you are new to using urea, consult a veterinarian first.