Biotin 2%: Essential Nutrient for Optimal Feed Performance
Technical Overview
Biotin 2% is a specialized feed-grade formulation of vitamin B7 (also known as vitamin H or coenzyme R), a critical water-soluble nutrient essential for animal health and development. This diluted form contains 2% active D-biotin combined with suitable carriers, making it ideal for precise incorporation into animal feed formulations.
- Chemical Formula: C₁₀H₁₆N₂O₃S
- Physical Form: Fine, free-flowing powder
- Appearance: White to off-white powder
- Stability: Excellent stability in premixes and compound feed
- Bioavailability: High absorption rate in animal digestive systems
Functions & Applications
Biotin 2% serves as a crucial micronutrient in animal feed formulations, delivering multiple benefits that enhance overall livestock performance. The 2% concentration provides an optimal balance between potency and ease of incorporation into feed matrices, ensuring uniform distribution throughout feed products.
In poultry production, Biotin 2% prevents deficiency symptoms such as dermatitis, poor feathering, and foot lesions while improving egg production and hatchability. For swine, this feed-grade biotin enhances reproductive performance, reduces hoof problems, and supports optimal growth rates. In ruminants, Biotin 2% strengthens hoof integrity, increases milk production, and improves overall metabolic efficiency.
The compound functions as a coenzyme in critical metabolic processes, including fatty acid synthesis, amino acid metabolism, and gluconeogenesis. These biochemical functions translate directly to improved feed conversion ratios, enhanced immune function, and superior reproductive outcomes across livestock species.
Commercial Development
Biotin was first isolated in 1936, but its commercial application in animal nutrition gained significant traction in the 1970s when research conclusively demonstrated its essential role in livestock health and productivity. The development of stable, feed-grade formulations like Biotin 2% revolutionized the industry by allowing precise supplementation in premixes and compound feeds. Leading Biotin companies like DSM have established themselves as global leaders in the feed-grade Biotin market.
The feed-grade biotin market has experienced steady growth, driven by increasing awareness of its benefits and the trend toward optimizing nutritional efficiency in livestock production. Modern feed formulations routinely include Biotin 2% as a standard component in premixes for poultry, swine, and cattle operations worldwide.
Current Offering by Bohr Chem
Shenzhen Bohr Chemical Co., Ltd stands as a leading distributor of premium Biotin 2% for feed applications, serving both domestic and international clients with exceptional product quality and technical support. Our feed-grade Biotin 2% meets rigorous industry specifications and complies with international quality standards, ensuring consistent performance in all feed formulations.
Our technical team provides comprehensive support for optimal inclusion rates across different species and production stages. With an extensive distribution network, Bohr Chem ensures reliable supply chain solutions for feed manufacturers, premix companies, and integrated livestock operations throughout Asia, Europe, and the Americas.
Committed to advancing animal nutrition science, Shenzhen Bohr Chemical Co., Ltd continues to expand its Biotin 2% offerings to meet evolving industry needs while maintaining the highest standards of product integrity and customer service.