In 1970 the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) approved the definition metal proteinate (#57.23) as "the product resulting from the chelation of a soluble salt with amino acids and/or partially hydrolyzed protein."
The benefits of using chelated minerals Metal proteinates have been utilized as a safe nutritional supplement for all animal species by overcoming mineral imbalances caused by:
- Mineral interaction
- Stress (environmental, management, reproduction, transportation, etc)
- Feed variability and uneven forage quality
Research has shown improvements in performance and production parameters such as:
- Feed efficiency
- Growth
- Breeding
- Carcass composition quality
- Hoof integrity
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