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Methionine is an essential nutrient and generally is the first limiting amino acid for dairy cows. Meeting methionine requirements results in higher production, better metabolic health, and improved reproduction performance. Because the methionine content of feedstuffs is generally low, supplemental methionine should be fed to meet the cow’s nutritional requirements. This allows the proper balance of amino acids to be achieved in the ration at an optimal feed cost, helps reduce nitrogen excretion, and helps improve production, health, and reproduction.
Smartamine® M
Rumen-protected source of metabolizable methionine, an essential nutrient, for increased milk yield, fat, and protein.
With over 30 years of proven results and rigorous quality control, Smartamine® M remains the gold standard for improving dairy cow performance and farm profitability.
Smartamine® M, launched in 1993, was the culmination of 10 years of research. MetaSmart®, introduced in 2005, remains the only methionine product that can be pelleted.
Smartamine® M, the best-in-class rumen-protected methionine product, provides a concentrated source of metabolizable methionine (mMet) for use in precisely balancing the methionine levels in dairy rations. As an essential nutrient for dairy cows, methionine positively impacts milk components (milk volume, milk fat, and milk protein yield), health, and reproduction. When amino acid levels are properly balanced, the total protein level fed can decrease. The pH-sensitive encapsulation that protects Smartamine® M from rumen degradation breaks apart in the abomasum, fully releasing the methionine for absorption in the small intestine. This enables the absorption of methionine in the small intestine for passage into the bloodstream and is used by the cow.
Nutrition consultants, premix companies, and feed manufacturers use Smartamine® M as an innovative solution in nutritional strategies. This product is commonly used to allow a dairy herd’s production performance to be realized, as well as more of the herd’s full genetic potential.
Forms: Dry
Particle Size: 2mm diameter beadlets
mMet Concentration: 600 g/kg
Percent Methionine: 75% dl-methionine
Bioavailability: 80%
Density: 0.75-0.80 g/cm3
Pellet-able: No
Packaging: 25-kg bags on one-metric-ton pallets
MetaSmart®
A protected analogue of methionine, an essential nutrient, for increased milk yield and components.
A unique source of specific, pelletable methionine for ruminants. MetaSmart® delivers excellent bio-availability and provides the needed methionine for the rumen microorganisms. Supplemental methionine helps limit metabolic problems. This promotes peak milk, saves costs, and reduces early culling.
MetaSmart® an ester of the analogue of methionine, is a unique feed ingredient and patented molecule from Adisseo. It is designed to optimize amino acid balancing in dairy cow rations and; and can be utilized in multiple types of feeds including pelleted and liquid feed for ruminants.
MetaSmart® delivers two modes of action:
A unique source of specific, pelletable methionine for ruminants. MetaSmart® delivers excellent bio-availability and provides the needed methionine for the rumen microorganisms. Supplemental methionine helps limit metabolic problems. This promotes peak milk, saves costs, and reduces early culling.
MetaSmart® an ester of the methionine analog, is a unique feed ingredient and patented molecule from Adisseo. It is designed to optimize amino acid balancing in dairy cow rations and; and can be utilized in multiple types of feeds including pelleted and liquid feed for ruminants.
MetaSmart® delivers two modes of action:
- Rumen Wall Absorption (50% bioavailable): 50% of MetaSmart® is absorbed across the rumen wall to provide the supplementary methionine necessary to optimize milk protein synthesis and metabolic health.
- Rumen Activation (50% bioavailable): 50% of MetaSmart® is hydrolyzed in the rumen to the analog of methionine. The analog has been shown to positively benefit rumen fermentation, increasing feed energy contribution and microbial protein supply.
As per the scheme above, only MetaSmart supplies methionine for both the animal’s requirements: It’s 50% bioavailable and 50% rumen active.
- Rumen Wall Absorption (50% bioavailable): 50% of MetaSmart® is absorbed across the rumen wall to provide the supplementary methionine necessary to optimize milk protein synthesis and metabolic health.
- Rumen Activation (50% bioavailable): 50% of MetaSmart® is hydrolyzed in the rumen to the analogue of methionine. The analogue has been shown to have a positive benefit on rumen fermentation increasing the energy contribution of feeds and increasing the microbial protein supply.
Quality Control
& Quality Assessment
The gold standard methionine
product for ruminants.
Quality Control
& Quality Assessment
The gold standard methionine
product for ruminants.
Every batch of Smartamine® M passes a rigorous quality control and is only released for sale if…
- ≥90% rumen protection – incubation in pH 6 buffer for 24 hrs.
- ≥90% abomasal release – incubation in pH 2 buffer for 2.5 hrs.
- No less than 80% bioavailability measured year after year in cow trials.
Which other company has this rigorous quality control?
Which other company has this rigorous quality control?
Proven Formula
30+ years on the global market
delivering 60% of absorbable
methionine to the cow.
Smartamine® M – all for the cow, none for the manure.
- Not a drop of methionine in the manure
- pH sensitive specific trigger proved by 30+ years of research
Smartamine® ML
The most cost-effective rumen-protected source of metabolizable lysine for dairy cows.
Balancing amino acids in dairy rations promotes higher yields of milk components and energy-corrected milk. Recent research identifies the most bioavailable and most cost-effective rumen-protected lysine product.
Forms: Liquid & Dry
mMet contribution:
Liquid– 370 g/kg; Rumen-available HMTBa – 370 g/kg
Dry – 222 g/kg; Rumen-available HMTBa – 222 g/kg
Dry Particle Size: ~300 μm
Percent Methionine:
Liquid 74% methionine equivalent
Dry 44.4% methionine equivalent
Density:
Liquid 1.07 at 20°C Liquid Viscosity: 13.6 cSt
Dry 0.75-0.80 g/cm3
Pelletable: Yes. The only methionine product that is pelletable and fully stable in liquid feeds.
Packaging: 1,050-kg liquid totes and 25-kg bags on one-metric-ton pallets
RumenSmart™
A concentrated source of ruminally active 2-hydroxy-4 (methylthio) butanoic acid (HMTBa) for increased milk and milk fat.
RumenSmart™ is a fine granular powder with superior flow characteristics. The homogeneity of RumenSmart™ ensures excellent distribution in dairy rations. RumenSmart™ contains HMTBa which increases milk fat production and mitigates diet-induced milk fat depression. It acts in the rumen where it reduces the impact of dietary risk factors that lead to diet-induced milk fat depression. This product is not a source of metabolizable methionine (mMet). Feed RumenSmart™ at 0.12% ( 0.10% HMTBa) of dry matter for an optimal inclusion rate.
Benefits of Feeding HMTBa:
- Maximizes milk fat production
- Mitigates diet-induced milk fat depression
- Lowers trans-10, cis-12 CLA levels
- Maintains de novo fatty acids synthesis
Forms: Dry & Liquid
Dry Particle Size:
~ 310 μm
Contains:
84% DL-HMTBa 2-hydroxy-4 (methylthio) butanoic acid
Density:
Dry 0.4-0.6 g/cm3 Liquid 1.23 at 25°C Liquid Viscosity: 105 cSt
Pelletable:
Yes
Packaging:
Dry 20-kg bags and 600-kg totes Liquid 1,200-kg IBC totes
SmartLine™ Benefits
Protecting your margins with Smartamine® through:
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ProductionProduction
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Heath StatusHeath Status
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Reproductive PerformanceReproductive Performance
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Herd LongevityHerd Longevity
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Environmental SustainabilityEnvironmental Sustainability
Production
Proven to increase milk yield, protein, and fat
The dairy animal needs Amino Acid as a building block for synthesizing all the proteins required by the body for optimal function and for the secretion of milk protein. This ranges from synthesizing enzymes involved in metabolism to producing proteins in muscle and milk. Therefore, it is no surprise that dairy cows fed AA-balanced rations are healthier but also maximize milk yield and energy-corrected milk (ECM) due to the enhanced secretion of both milk protein and milk fat.
Smartamine® M has been proven to increase milk yield, protein, and fat over a span of more than 20 years of compiled publications, as seen in the graphics (below).
+0.14% of Milk Protein +0.17% of Milk Fat
+0.14% of Milk Protein
+0.17% of Milk Fat
Don’t time the market –
stay with AA Balancing.
Milk market prices vary, but
Smartamine® M supplementation
has been profitable in all scenarios
in the last six years.
Health Status
Amino Acids for Improved Health and Milk Performance
Smartamine® M improves cow health by:
- Reducing inflammation
- Improving Liver Function
- Increased antioxidant levels (glutathione and taurine)
Resulting In:
- +2.80 lb/d of DMI
- +0.12% milk protein
- +0.12% milk fat
- +6.85 lb/d of ECM
- +2.80 lb/d of DMI
- +0.12% milk protein
- +0.12% milk fat
- +6.85 lb/d of ECM
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Reproductive Performance
Smartamine® M plays a role in several key factors directly related to reproduction success
MET intervenes at several key stages of the reproduction cycle:
- Improved follicle quality (more estradiol and better size)
- Better uterine environment (less inflammation)
- Improved embryo composition (more lipids)
- Improved pregnancy recognition (embryo size)
Resulting in:
- Lower Pregnancy Losses
- Reduced Calving Interval
- Lower Involuntary Culling
- Reduced Days in Milk
- Lower Pregnancy Losses
- Reduced Calving Interval
- Lower Involuntary Culling
- Reduced Days in Milk
Resulting in:
- Lower Pregnancy Losses
- Reduced Calving Interval
- Lower Involuntary Culling
- Reduced Days in Milk
Herd Longevity
Greater Lifetime Performance
As for all nutrients, AA requirements depend not only on maintenance needs and the immediate needs for milk performance but also on the AA needs for the well-being of the dairy animal such that she can fend off disease, reproduce regularly, and have a long, productive life.
Environmental Sustainability
For Nitrogen Utilization and Sustainable Dairying
To overcome the complexities of the ruminant digestive system, nitrogen (N) has continued to be overfed in dairy rations. Typically, only 25% of ingested N is transformed into milk protein. At the rumen level, there is a fear to limiting the rumen degradable protein (RDP) supply and negatively impacting carbohydrate digestion. This is compounded by not dialing in the minimal bypass protein of ideal AA composition needed to complement microbial protein supply.
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