Biochem announces the newest member of its portfolio of quality organic trace minerals.

Betaine Goes Metal!

Lohne, November 2024. BetaTrace® is a unique, patent-pending source of organic zinc, copper, manganese and iron designed for every animal species. BetaTrace® brings together the added value of betaine with an improved trace mineral bioavailability. BetaTrace® is a powerful supporter of animal performance and well-being to meet the challenges of modern livestock farming.

“Trace minerals make up one of the smallest portions of an animal's diet but provide enormous benefits, and betaine is a metabolic powerhouse with the ability to donate methyl groups,” says Dr. Susanne Rothstein, Product Manager of Organic Minerals at Biochem. “This innovative complex combines two essential additives. We are very excited about this new molecule!”

Both betaine and organic trace minerals play an important role in many physiological metabolic processes. Betaine provides excellent methyl group donor capability that is particularly needed in protein and lipid metabolism. Trace minerals serve as essential components or cofactors of numerous enzymes, vitamins, and hormones. Binding a trace mineral to an organic partner, like betaine, provides improved absorption compared to conventional inorganic trace mineral sources such as sulfates.

BetaTrace® focuses on the key challenges of modern livestock farming for improved productivity and animal well-being:

• Gut integrity

• Immunity

• Oxidative stress reduction

• Energy metabolism

“We worked hard to bring this next generation of trace minerals to life,” Rothstein continues. “We believe the two-in-one BetaTrace® will greatly benefit high yielding and young animals, which often have higher metabolic requirements. The perfect match of binding partner and trace mineral in BetaTrace® intensively supports performance and health.”

BetaTrace® Iron, Zinc, Copper, and Manganese is water soluble and is appropriate for use in vitamin-mineral premixes, compound feeds, or feed supplements. BetaTrace®’s low-dust formulation provides safe and easy handling and is available in 25 kg and 1,000 kg big bags.