1.1 Provide methyl groups needed for metabolism in animals

Methyl is a substance necessary for the synthesis of certain amino acids and glands in animals. Because it is very unstable, it can only be supplied by food. Choline and methionine are important sources of methyl groups in animals. Betaine can also provide methyl groups, so it can partially replace the methyl-donating role of methionine in the body.

1.2 Participate in the metabolism of amino acids and proteins

Betaine is closely related to the metabolism of methionine. Betaine can provide methyl groups, thereby reducing the consumption of methionine, and has the effect of enhancing the physiological effects of methionine. The exogenous betaine absorbed by animals is mainly stored in the liver, which can provide methyl groups for the chemical synthesis of important substances in the body.


Application of Betaine in Animal Breeding Industry

2.1 Promote fat metabolism and inhibit fatty liver

Relevant experiments have confirmed that feeding young poultry with betaine can improve meat quality and increase meat production. Studies have shown that the increase in body fat of young birds with betaine is lower than that of young birds with methionine, and the meat yield is increased by 3.7%.

2.2 Improve the efficacy of anticoccidial drugs

Studies have found that the mixed use of betaine and ionophore anticoccidial drugs can significantly reduce the risk of coccidia infection in animals, thereby improving their growth performance and resistance. Especially for broilers and piglets, adding betaine to their feed can improve their intestinal function, prevent diarrhea, and increase feed intake, which has good practical value. In addition, the addition of betaine in the feed alleviates the stress response of the piglets, thereby increasing the feed intake and growth rate of the weaned piglets.

2.3 Feed attractants in fishery feed

Betaine is an ideal feed attractant in aquaculture. It can improve the palatability of artificial feeds. It has significant effects in promoting fish growth and improving feed returns. It is important for increasing fish intake, improving feed conversion rate and reducing costs. effect.

2.4 Help maintain feed stability

In the process of storage and transportation of feed, vitamin content is generally lost due to degradation. Adding betaine to compound feed can effectively maintain the potency of vitamins and reduce the loss of feed nutrients during storage and transportation.