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China Suppliers DeBon High-Potency Vitamin H (Biotin) Feed Additive - Quality Factory Product
Product Specifications
| Product Name | Vitamin H (Biotin) |
| Active Ingredient | d-Biotin (Vitamin H) ≥2.00% |
| Appearance | White to slightly yellow free-flowing powder |
| Particle Size | ≥95% passes through 0.18mm (80 mesh) sieve |
| Loss on Drying | ≤8.0% |
| Heavy Metals |
Lead (Pb): ≤10.0 mg/kg Arsenic (As): ≤3.0 mg/kg |
| Compliance Standards | GB/T 23180-2008 |
Functions
Biotin (Vitamin H) is crucial for:
- ✓ Metabolic Support: Facilitates carbohydrate, fat, and protein metabolism.
- ✓ Skin and Coat Health: Improves skin integrity and fur/feather quality in animals.
- ✓ Growth Enhancement: Promotes healthy growth and development in young animals.
- ✓ Reproductive Performance: Supports fertility and egg production in poultry.
Storage & Packing
Storage Conditions
- ▪ Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area, free from contaminants and harmful substances.
- ▪ Transportation: Protect from moisture, high temperatures, and physical damage; avoid co-transportation with toxic materials.
Packaging Details
- ▪ Net Weight: 25 kg/bag
- ▪ Shelf Life: 24 months
Usage & Dosage
Application: Uniformly mix into compound feed or total mixed ration (TMR).
Recommended Dosage (based on d-Biotin content):
- • Swine: 0.2–0.5 mg/kg of feed
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• Poultry:
- Laying Hens: 0.15–0.25 mg/kg
- Broilers: 0.2–0.3 mg/kg
- • Aquatic Species: 0.05–0.15 mg/kg
Note: Adjust dosage according to animal growth stages or veterinary guidance.
Additional Notes:
- ▪ Precautions: Ensure thorough mixing to avoid uneven distribution.
- ▪ Certification: Complies with GB/T 23180-2008 standards.
Compatibility
Compatible With:
| Category | Examples | Best Practice |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamins | B2 (Riboflavin), B5 (Pantothenic acid) | Add Biotin after B2 in mixing sequence |
| Minerals | Zinc methionine, Manganese glycinate | Enhances keratin synthesis |
| Antioxidants | Vitamin E, BHT | Protects Biotin from oxidative loss |
| Enzymes | Phytase, Protease | No interference observed |
Incompatible With:
| Substance | Risk | Mitigation Strategy |
|---|---|---|
| Raw egg white (avidin) | Biotin inactivation | Use heat-treated soybean meal (denatures avidin) |
| High-dose calcium (>3%) | Reduces bioavailability | Balance with phosphorus (Ca:P ratio 2:1) |
| Oxytetracycline | Gut flora disruption | Administer 6 hours apart from feed |
| Ethanol (liquid feed) | Solubility conflict | Use dry premix or post-fermentation addition |
Product Details
FAQs
Q1. What are the primary functions of Biotin in animal feed?
Biotin (Vitamin H) is essential for keratin synthesis, fatty acid metabolism, and glucose homeostasis in livestock. It prevents hoof disorders in dairy cows, improves feathering in poultry, and enhances skin integrity in swine. It is critical for high-performance breeds and animals under metabolic stress.
Q2. How stable is Biotin during feed processing?
Biotin demonstrates high stability under standard processing conditions:
- Heat Stability: Retains 95% activity after pelleting at 85°C for 2 minutes.
- pH Tolerance: Stable in pH 4–8. It degrades in strongly acidic (pH <3) or alkaline (pH >9) conditions.
Q3. Can Biotin be mixed with choline chloride, minerals, or antibiotics?
Compatible: Choline chloride (<60%) has no hygroscopic interaction. Zinc oxide and Organic selenium work synergistically for skin/hoof health.
Incompatible: Raw soybean meal (due to avidin content) binds Biotin irreversibly. Sulfa drugs (e.g., sulfamethazine) inhibit gut microbiota synthesis.
Incompatible: Raw soybean meal (due to avidin content) binds Biotin irreversibly. Sulfa drugs (e.g., sulfamethazine) inhibit gut microbiota synthesis.
Q4. What are the storage conditions and shelf life for Vitamin H (Biotin)?
It must be stored in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area free from contaminants and harmful substances. During transportation, protect it from moisture, high temperatures, and physical damage, and avoid co-transportation with toxic materials. Under these conditions, the shelf life is 24 months.
Q5. What is the recommended dosage of Biotin for swine and poultry?
The recommended dosage based on d-Biotin content is:
- Swine: 0.2–0.5 mg/kg of feed
- Laying Hens: 0.15–0.25 mg/kg
- Broilers: 0.2–0.3 mg/kg
Q6. Which substances are incompatible with Biotin and what are the mitigation strategies?
- Raw egg white (avidin): Causes Biotin inactivation. Mitigation: Use heat-treated soybean meal to denature avidin.
- High-dose calcium (>3%): Reduces bioavailability. Mitigation: Balance with phosphorus (Ca:P ratio 2:1).
- Oxytetracycline: Disrupts gut flora. Mitigation: Administer 6 hours apart from feed.
- Ethanol (liquid feed): Causes solubility conflict. Mitigation: Use dry premix or post-fermentation addition.