For certified organic producers – ACO Allowed Input Products

Organic livestock systems face the same nutritional challenges as conventional production: seasonal feed gaps, stress events, fertility pressure and mineral shortfalls. The difference is the strict framework around what can be used to support those animals.

LivestockIQ offers two ACO Certified Allowed Inputs for use in certified organic systems. They deliver the same functional benefits as our standard range, as certified Allowed Inputs under the Australian Certified Organic Standard (ACOS).

  • OrganicMax* : the ACO Allowed Input equivalent of ULTRANEX, with added phosphorus.
  • OrganicGuard* : the ACO Allowed Input equivalent of StressGuard.

Every ingredient is selected for use within the ACOS Allowed Input scheme, and both products are listed as certified Allowed Inputs under ACOS.

* This product is allowable for use on farms (or in facilities) certified to the Australian Certified Organic Standard.

The nutrition your stock needs, no trade-off on performance

Amino acids, trace elements and natural electrolytes that support fertility, growth and recovery, backed by:

Approved ingredient sourcing

Traceability, batch control and NATA testing of every batch

Manufacturing compliance

Suitability for certified organic livestock operations

They are Allowed Inputs for use in certified organic systems, within the standard’s restrictions, to support animal health, productivity and welfare.

The organic range

A year-round foundation, plus short-term support for pressure windows.

OrganicMax*

Year-round nutritional support. OrganicMax* is a certified Allowed Input providing bioavailable trace elements, functional amino acids and natural electrolytes.

Designed for year-round use every 6 weeks, it supports:

  • Feed conversion on dry and green feed
  • Fertility and breeder condition
  • Immune resilience
  • Consistent performance through seasonal change

Ideal for certified organic beef, dairy, sheep and goat operations that need a year-round foundation nutrition program.

OrganicGuard*

Short-term stress support. OrganicGuard* is used around high-pressure windows such as weaning, transport, feedlot or yard induction, and sudden diet change.

It supports:

  • Hydration and electrolyte balance
  • Immune function during stress events
  • Faster recovery after handling
  • Appetite during transition
  • Overall resilience during stress periods

Program approach: use OrganicGuard* as a short-term stand-alone program during stress events, then return to OrganicMax* for ongoing support once the six-week OrganicGuard* cycle is complete.

* This product is allowable for use on farms (or in facilities) certified to the Australian Certified Organic Standard.

For certified organic cattle, sheep and goat operations

Common applications include:

  • Organic breeder programs
  • Lamb and calf growth phases
  • Transport preparation
  • Early lactation support
  • Seasonal feed transitions
  • Pre-joining and pre-calving

The products are delivered via the water trough using the ProDispenser or applied to feed/hay, allowing support without additional yarding or injections, an important consideration in organic management.

Supporting performance in certified organic systems

Organic producers don’t want to choose between animal welfare and productivity.

Practical nutrition support

Minimal labour input

Nil withholding period

Outcomes comparable to the standard LivestockIQ programs

New in the range

Why we've added boron

Boron is a trace mineral that works behind the scenes. Rather than doing one job on its own, it influences how the body handles other key minerals. That’s why it’s now included in our conventional livestock formulations.

Where boron plays a role
Mineral metabolismBoron interacts with how the body uses calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and vitamin D.
Calcium and phosphorus useTrials in pigs and poultry have linked boron to better calcium and phosphorus retention and stronger bones.1,2
Bone and skeletal developmentBoron is involved in bone formation and mineralisation, alongside calcium, phosphorus and magnesium.2
Antioxidant and immune activityReviews link boron to antioxidant activity and immune response, helping support animals through stress.2
What about cattle and sheep? Research in ruminants is still developing. Studies in dairy cows around calving have looked at boron's effect on energy metabolism and colostrum, with promising early results.3,4 We see boron as a supporting player that rounds out our formulations, working alongside the trace elements and 16 amino acids already in the range.
OrganicMax* and OrganicGuard* remain boron-free to meet organic input requirements.

* This product is allowable for use on farms (or in facilities) certified to the Australian Certified Organic Standard.

1. Spears JW (2019). Boron, chromium, manganese, and nickel in agricultural animal production. Biological Trace Element Research 188: 35-44.

2. Abdelnour SA et al. (2018). The vital roles of boron in animal health and production: a comprehensive review. Journal of Trace Elements in Medicine and Biology 50: 296-304.

3. Basoglu A et al. (2017). Effects of boron supplementation on peripartum dairy cows' health. Biological Trace Element Research 179: 218-225.

4. Celik C, Cetinkaya N (2025). Effects of boron supplementation in dairy cow close-up rations on colostrum quality and certain blood metabolites in calves. Biological Trace Element Research 203: 3075-3087.

One dose at the trough. Around six weeks of nutrition.

The next chapter

Beachport Liquid Minerals is now LivestockIQ

A new name for the next chapter of our family business. Same team, same science and the same one-dose trough application, with a bigger vision for the future of Australian livestock nutrition.