Ingredients
What’s in LivestockIQ supplements and what each component does.
Every LivestockIQ supplement is built on three working parts: amino acids from seagrass and kelp, chelated trace elements, and fulvic acid as a natural electrolyte and carrier. Delivered together rather than as isolated ingredients, they pass through the rumen undegraded and are absorbed into the bloodstream via the small intestine.
9 to 10
Essential amino acids
Plus 6 non-essential amino acids, carried in the seagrass and kelp base of the whole range.
10
Chelated trace elements
Major elements and trace elements at levels matched to each product’s intended use.
60+
Minerals fulvic acid can carry
One of nature’s most powerful natural electrolytes, and a naturally occurring chelating agent.
Amino acids
There are 10 essential amino acids and 10 known non-essential amino acids that are important for effective livestock production. The body does not produce essential amino acids naturally, so they need to be introduced.
All LivestockIQ products contain 9 to 10 essential amino acids and 6 non-essential amino acids via seagrass and kelps, which is the base of our range, bringing nutritional and production benefits to your livestock.
LivestockIQ’s system of incorporating these amino acids with the absorption and retention qualities of fulvic acid is key to how this product minimises the dependency on urea in lick and blocks.
Essential amino acids
- Leucine
- Tissue repair, muscle mass, stress, growth, protein synthesis, bone, coat and blood haemoglobin.
- Isoleucine
- Nervous system, energy, muscle, endurance and blood haemoglobin.
- Valine
- Nervous system and glycogen production.
- Lysine
- Absorption and conservation of calcium, muscle development and immune system.
- Methionine
- A sulphur producing amino acid, promotes oestrogen production and growth.
- Phenylalanine
- Nervous system, stimulates endorphins.
- Threonine
- Protein balance, immune system, nervous system, stress, bones and coat.
- Histidine
- A powerful nutrient for growth and blood health.
- Arginine
- Essential for nutrition.
Non-essential amino acids
- Alanine
- Glucose-alanine cycle and urea cycle.
- Aspartic acid
- A metabolite in the urea cycle.
- Glutamic acid
- Involved in cellular metabolism, breaks down dietary proteins into amino acids.
- Glycine
- A glycogenic acid, which means it helps supply the body with glucose needed for energy.
- Proline
- For phosphorus and calcium absorption, and essential for milk production.
- Tyrosine
- Synthesises proteins.
Trace elements
Supplied in optimal concentrations through growth, the production cycle and general wellbeing.
Supplemented livestock develop a higher resistance against diseases, reach optimal growth and have increased reproduction. The levels of trace elements in the LivestockIQ range of supplements play an immense role in the health of livestock.
Major elements
Essential minerals that the body requires larger amounts of.
Phosphorus
Works on metabolic pathways and physiological functions such as bone and joint health, helps with the way energy is used and distributed, with protein synthesis, the transport of fatty acids and amino acid exchange. It is also important for growth and cell differentiation, appetite control, efficient feed utilisation and fertility.
Magnesium
Linked closely to calcium and phosphorus. 70% of magnesium is found in the skeleton and the remainder is utilised in soft tissues and fluids. Magnesium plays a vital role in cellular respiration, cellular biochemistry and function, the active transport system and the nervous system, improving temperament. It also helps with prevention against grass tetany (hypomagnesaemia) and milk fever.
Potassium
Works alongside sodium, chlorine and bicarbonate ions in osmotic regulation. It has an important role in the nervous system, muscle functions and carbohydrate metabolism.
Sulphur
Assists in microbial digestion and protein synthesis, as sulphur occurs in proteins which contain the amino acids methionine and cysteine.
Trace elements
Essential minerals which are important to daily functions but are only required in small amounts.
Copper
A component in proteins involved in blood, which helps with blood health and growth.
Cobalt
Required by the microorganisms in the rumen for the synthesis of B12, and also functions as an activating ion in enzyme reactions.
Iodine
Only a very small amount is present in the body. Iodine is required in the synthesis of the hormones produced by the thyroid gland, and through them plays a role in fertility, immune defence, digestion and muscle function.
Manganese
Acts as an activator of enzymes. It has been found to help with growth, skeletal development, fertility and reproduction. One of the first signs of deficiency is abnormalities in young calves and lambs, and decreased conception rates.
Zinc
Found in every tissue of the body. Important to animals as it aids in skin, wool, hair and hoof health and wound healing. Zinc is also involved in nucleic acid metabolism as well as immune system function and electrolyte balance.
Selenium
Works with Vitamin E in the immune system to protect against heavy metal toxicity. Selenium also assists in the production of the thyroid hormone, muscle development (white muscle disease), milk production, blood health and tissue health of young animals.
Boron
Assists with bone development, mineral metabolism and immune function, while supporting fertility and the effective use of calcium, magnesium and other trace elements.
A note on levels
The levels in LivestockIQ supplements are sufficient for this type of supplement due to the increased absorption and retention abilities facilitated by the fulvic acid and kelp or seagrass extract. Each product in the range is specifically formulated for different uses and will have different levels of trace elements depending on its intended use and application.
Organic electrolytes
Fulvic acid, the chelating agent that makes the rest of the formulation work.
An important consideration in animal nutrition is the rate at which feed is degraded in the rumen. This was a key consideration in the development of an efficient and effective supplement. After understanding the science behind seagrass and including trace elements, fulvic acid was added to give us the unique chelated formulation we have today.
Fulvic acid is completely soluble, has the ability to bond and dissolve minerals and nutritional elements, and is capable of carrying 60 or more minerals and trace elements into cells. Our proven method of chelation and the use of natural electrolytes allows the supplement to pass through the rumen undegraded for a more energy efficient and functional absorption directly into the bloodstream via the small intestine.
Fulvic acid is extracted from a plant derived natural process and is an exclusively Australian processed product, certified organic by the National Association for Sustainable Agriculture Australia (NASAA).
The fulvic acids are extracted using a unique process to maintain the integrity, stability and, most importantly, biology of the end product.
Varsha Pushpakaran (B.Sc.), lead scientist
Why fulvic acid works as a supplement
Strong natural electrolytes, with high chelating and cation exchanging properties. This enables the fulvic acid to bind to nutrients, enhancing their availability and absorption within the animal rumen.
Low molecular weight and bio-transporting ability, which helps carry the held nutrients into the living cells. Once the nutrients blend into the fulvic acid complex, they become bio-active and bio-available.
Electrolytic properties that help restore the electrical balance disturbed during stress periods, alongside sufficient world research showing fulvic acids increase absorption and retention of minerals and nutrients.
Want the numbers for a specific product?
Each product carries its own analysis and dose rates. Every batch is independently tested by NATA-accredited labs, and we hold certificates of purity on all ingredients.