Types of organic trace minerals for feeds

While traditional inorganic mineral supplements have long been used, advancements in animal nutrition science have paved the way for the development of organic trace minerals. It is highly likely we will see organic macro-minerals, perhaps phosphorus first, in the near future. These innovations not only aim to improve bioavailability but also enhance overall mineral utilization in the animal.

Here, we will describe the different types of organic trace minerals as found in today’s commercial market for animal feed ingredients. Whether organic trace minerals should be preferred instead or in addition to inorganic ones remains the decision of each nutritionist who designs each premix.