ActiBeet®
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ActiBeet® is AGRANA’s natural crystalline betaine for animal nutrition. Produced from GMO-free sugar beet, it combines high purity, heat stability and consistent quality for use in conventional and organic farming.
As a multifunctional nutrient, betaine acts both as a methyl donor and an organic osmolyte, supporting metabolic functions, osmotic balance and gastrointestinal health. This helps improve nutrient utilization, animal performance and production efficiency across a wide range of species.
ActiBeet® is a trusted solution for poultry, pigs, ruminants and aquaculture, and is widely used in the European organic feed sector, where natural betaine offers a valuable alternative to synthetic sources.
Natural betaine anhydrous (3a920), labelled as premixture: 96% pure betaine anhydrous + calcium stearate- as technological additive, recommended for premix and feed production.
Natural betaine anhydrous (3a920), labelled as a feed additive: 97% pure betaine anhydrous, (without additive) recommended for drinking water application, especially under heat stress conditions, after vaccination and for organic farming in the EU.
ActiBeet® is a versatile natural betaine source suitable for all major livestock species and can be applied in feed and drinking water systems.
With its three methyl groups and zwitterionic structure, betaine provides multiple nutritional and physiological benefits that have been demonstrated across a range of livestock production systems, particularly under challenging conditions. In addition to its well-established methionine- and choline-sparing effects, ActiBeet® delivers further advantages:
Supporting animal health and welfare
- Supports gastrointestinal integrity and gut health
- Contributes to improved litter quality and reduced wet litter challenges
- Helps reduce the incidence of digestive disorders and pododermatitis
- Associated with improved udder health indicators in dairy production
Enhancing animal performance
- Supports growth performance and body weight gain
- Contributes to higher breast meat yield in poultry
- Supports milk and egg production
- Associated with improved piglet output and uniformity
Improving production efficiency
- Supports feed efficiency and nutrient utilization
- Contributes to lower mortality rates and improved flock performance
- Supports biomass production in aquaculture
- May help reduce the need for nutritional interventions and associated production costs
In addition, betaine plays an important role in osmotic regulation and cellular protection. It helps reduce oxidative stress, supports liver function and serves as a source of glycine, making it particularly valuable in low-protein and nitrogen-reduced feeding strategies.
As livestock producers face increasing challenges related to heat stress, gut health and sustainable production, ActiBeet® helps support intestinal integrity, resilience and feeding efficiency under both heat-stress and thermoneutral conditions.
Produced from natural sugar beet, ActiBeet® is a heat-stable, non-corrosive and easy-to-handle ingredient that integrates seamlessly into premix and feed manufacturing, supporting sustainable animal nutrition solutions for conventional and organic production systems.
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