Smartamine® MAX
The new standard in rumen-protected methionine
When results matter, MAX matters most.
Methionine
Health
Production
Reproduction
Longevity
SustainabilityThe best legacies don’t end,
they evolve.
Built on the trusted Smartamine legacy
For more than 30 years, Smartamine® M has set the benchmark for reliable methionine delivery and consistent results, supported by extensive scientific research and used in the diets of 2.5 million cows worldwide. Smartamine® MAX builds on that legacy.
Smartamine MAX combines two patented technologies: a unique methionine core formulation and a pH-sensitive, biopolymer-based coating that protects methionine through the rumen and enables targeted release for absorption.
Smartamine MAX at a glance
Engineered, tested, and refined
over five years to set a higher standard
In vivo evaluations at the University of New Hampshire (UNH) guided the development and refinement of Smartamine MAX to deliver 64% metabolizable methionine (mMet; Graph 1).
GRAPH 1 · FROM BENCHMARK TO A NEW STANDARD
Successive prototypes evaluated during development
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Rigorous quality control
in every industrial batch
Smartamine® MAX undergoes a rigorous three-step quality control process to ensure consistent delivery of metabolizable methionine. Our proprietary laboratory methods are calibrated against bioavailability measurements in lactating cow trials at UNH and verify each critical specification.
Every batch must pass all three steps before it is released for sale.
Each batch is verified to contain a minimum of 80% DL-Methionine.
Verified using validated proprietary lab methods. Only batches meeting the protection spec are released, ensuring consistent rumen bypass.
Verified as a proxy for abomasal release, so methionine is released where the cow can absorb it.
See how Smartamine MAX fits your ration. Our team can walk you through the data and specifications.
Contact Our TeamFormulate with confidence. Deliver what you expect.
When product specifications overestimate mMet delivery, the cow receives less than you formulate for, creating a gap that can limit expected performance (and result in money wasted).
GRAPH 2 · ACTUAL mMet DELIVERED WHEN FORMULATING FOR 10 g mMet/cow/day
Targeted delivery (manufacturer specifications) vs. actual delivery (based on UNH in vivo bioavailability testing).
Target: 10 g mMet
When results matter, MAX matters most
Helping dairy producers perform at MAX level, every day
Health
- Liver health
- Antioxidant status
- Inflammation
- Postpartum health disorders
Production
- 0.1 lb Protein
- 0.12 lb Fat
- 2.1 lb ECM
Reproduction
- 7% Embryonic losses
- 3% Pregnancy rate
- Fetal programming
Longevity
- Involuntary culling
Sustainability
- N efficiency
- Carbon footprint
Manufacturing excellence
A dedicated production line
Smartamine MAX is produced exclusively at Adisseo’s Commentry facility in France.
Every batch is made to its own specification, with the same manufacturing expertise behind it.
Scientific resources
Dig into the details
Ready to raise your methionine standard?
Talk to our team
Our team can help you formulate with Smartamine® MAX and answer questions about switching, specifications and pricing.
Put SMARTAMINE® MAX to work in your herd
with MilkSmart 3.0, free from Adisseo
See the production and economic value of optimized methionine nutrition for your herd.
- Input details from your herd.
- Adjust for Smartamine MAX inclusion.
- Instantly see the IOFC from amino acid balancing.
