Smartamine M Supplementation Reduces Inflammation but Does Not Affect Performance in Receiving Beef Heifers

Authors

M. S. Grant, Kansas State UniversityFollow
H. F. Speer, Kansas State UniversityFollow
W. R. Hollenbeck, Kansas State University, ManhattanFollow
R. N. Wahl, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KSFollow
N. D. Luchini, Adisseo USA Inc., Alpharetta, GA
D. A. Blasi, Kansas State UniversityFollow
E. C. Titgemeyer, Kansas State University, ManhattanFollow

Keywords

methionine, receiving cattle, haptoglobin

Abstract

Objective: This study was conducted to evaluate the ability of supplemental methionine to improve health, inflammation status, and performance of receiving cattle.

Study Description: A group of 384 crossbred heifers (initial weight 489 lb) of Tennessee origin were used in a 45-day receiving trial with limit-feeding to evaluate the effects of supplemental methionine (Smartamine M; Adisseo, Alpharetta, GA) on health, inflammation, and performance. Cattle received either 0 (control) or 10 grams/day Smartamine M, a ruminally protected methionine product. Plasma haptoglobin levels measured on days 0, 14, and 45 were used as a biomarker of inflammation.

The Bottom Line: Supplemental methionine supplied by Smartamine M does not improve performance but reduces inflammation and possibly improves immune function in receiving heifers.

Recommended Citation

Grant, M. S.; Speer, H. F.; Hollenbeck, W. R.; Wahl, R. N.; Luchini, N. D.; Blasi, D. A.; and Titgemeyer, E. C. (2020) "Smartamine M Supplementation Reduces Inflammation but Does Not Affect Performance in Receiving Beef Heifers," Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports: Vol. 6: Iss. 2. https://doi.org/10.4148/2378-5977.7891