Organic Acid Chelation: Smarter Mineral Delivery
Fertira’s proprietary chelation platform unlocks superior absorption, performance, and sustainability across every product we make.
Why Chelation Matters
Inorganic minerals are poorly absorbed—up to 70 % passes through animals unused.* Chelation binds minerals to an organic carrier, protecting them until they reach the absorption site.
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Our Organic Acid Chelate vs. Alternatives
Organic Acid Chelate (OAC)
- Stable across pH 2‑8; < 10 % dechelation
- ≤ 2 % degradation up to 100 °C; 24‑month shelf‑life
- Fully soluble; no fillers
- Integrates 7 essential minerals
- Broad metabolic & immune gains
- Cost‑effective per absorbed mg
Hydroxy or Amino‑Acid Chelate
- Shelf‑life ≤ 6 mo; 4.5 % degradation
- Partial solubility; fillers present
- 1–2 minerals per product
- Limited performance improvement
- Uneconomical for full cycles
Inorganic Salts & Oxides
- Lowest purchase price
- Lowest bioavailability
- Rapid dissociation; high excretion
Seven Essential Minerals, One Solution
Zinc · Copper · Manganese · Iron · Selenium · Cobalt · Molybdenum
Balanced ratios tuned by species and life stage—all in a single, free‑flowing powder.
Structural & Formulation Advantages
- Sustained Release: Gradual ion availability extends the uptake window.
- Wide Stability Range: Integrity across pH, EC, temperature changes.
- High‑Purity Production: >98 % active chelate with no fillers.
- Guaranteed Dose Accuracy: Lab‑verified elemental content.
- Eco‑Compatible: Biodegradable ligand, low excretion.
- Beyond Metals: First chelated iodine & phosphorus.
- Superior ROI: Several‑fold benefit‑to‑cost ratio.
Dairy Farm ROI Snapshot
Outcome: +8 % milk yield, −15 % SCC, ROI = 4.2× in 90 days.
How It Works – Mechanism of Action
- Chelate Formation – ligand wraps ion.
- Digestive Protection – resists antagonists.
- Targeted Release – pH shift triggers release.
- Cellular Uptake – transporters move minerals.
- Outcome – higher serum levels, lower inclusion rates.
Metabolism Optimization
Synergistic uptake of Fertira and native dietary minerals; stable through rumen; shields against antagonists.
Trial highlight: +12 % liver zinc stores at 0.1 % DM inclusion.
Proven Benefits Across Species & Crops
| Application | Outcomes | Study |
|---|---|---|
| Dairy cattle | ↑ Milk yield, ↑ feed efficiency | Univ. Guelph 2024 |
| Beef cattle | ↑ ADG, ↓ liver abscesses | Smith et al. 2023 |
| Poultry | ↑ Tibia strength, ↓ lesions | Wang & Lee 2024 |
| Swine | ↑ Weight gain, ↓ Zn excretion | Iowa State 2025 |
| Row crops | ↑ Root biomass, drought tol. | UC Davis 2024 |
Voices from the Field
“Within 60 days feed efficiency jumped 9 %. We’ve cut supplemental zinc by half.”— M. Alvarez, CA Dairy
“Our trout reached market weight 12 days faster; mortality down 7 %.”— BlueRiver Trout Farm
“Eggshell thickness improved noticeably within two flocks.”— Sunrise Layers, OR
Consumption & Productivity Benefits
- Higher Bioavailability – more mineral reaches tissues.
- Gentle on Biology – no free‑radical damage.
- Productivity Gains – higher milk, weight, eggs.
- Stress Resilience – maintains performance.
- Health & Immunity – boosts antioxidant enzymes; lowers IL‑6.
- Cost Efficiency – better feed conversion.
- Product Quality – enriched milk fat & marbling.
Environmental Stewardship
30–50 % less mineral excretion vs. inorganic feeding. Reduced soil and water contamination; aligns with ESG & CA SB 1383.
Platform for Future Innovation
Core chemistry powers upcoming foliar sprays, companion‑animal chews, soil blends.
Backed by Research
- Peer‑reviewed papers – link list
- University partners – UC Davis, Iowa State, ETH Zürich
- 18 commercial pilots and counting
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