In the competitive world of animal nutrition, every micronutrient matters, especially when it directly impacts energy metabolism, growth rates, and feed efficiency. One such essential nutrient is nicotinamide, also known as niacinamide, the amide form of vitamin B3.
At Maha, we’re proud to offer high-purity, feed-grade nicotinamide to support optimal animal health and performance across livestock and companion animals.
Nicotinamide vs. Niacinamide
Nicotinamide and niacinamide are the same molecule, both referring to the amide form of vitamin B3. The only difference lies in usage context, where "nicotinamide" is more commonly used in scientific literature and nutritional supplements, while "niacinamide" is the preferred term in the skincare and cosmetics industry.
Why Nicotinamide Matters in Animal Nutrition
Niacinamide is a water-soluble vitamin B3 compound that plays a vital role in metabolic functions. he key niacinamide benefits in animal feed include:
- Energy metabolism, as it is a precursor of NAD and NADP coenzymes
- Healthy growth rates and better feed conversion
- Skin integrity and digestive health
- Prevention of pellagra and other deficiency-related disorders
Whether you're feeding poultry, swine, cattle, or pets, nicotinamide helps keep your animals performing at their best.
Nicotinamide for Various Industries
Our nicotinamide is synthetically produced with high stability under feed processing conditions, meaning it can withstand heat, mixing, and storage without losing its effectiveness. This makes it ideal for use in premixes and compound feed formulations. This nicotinamide can be included in various industries, such as:
Poultry
Nicotinamide is commonly added to poultry feed or administered in ovo (into eggs during incubation) to support muscle development, improve meat quality, and enhance overall growth performance.
Typical inclusion rate: 30-60 mg/kg
Swine
In swine nutrition, nicotinamide contributes to better feed conversion, supports healthy weight gain, and plays a role in improving meat quality and muscle composition.
Typical inclusion rate: 20–50 mg/kg
Cattle
For dairy and beef cattle, nicotinamide helps boost milk yield, increase milk fat content, and optimize energy metabolism. It is especially valuable during the transition period around calving, where it helps manage metabolic stress and reduce the risk of disorders like ketosis and fatty liver.
Typical inclusion rate: 10–30 mg/kg
Pet
In pet nutrition, nicotinamide is included in formulations to support energy production, healthy skin, and a balanced diet, particularly for dogs and cats.
Typical inclusion rate: 10–25 mg/kg
Regulatory Approved, Quality Assured
Nicotinamide is approved for feed use by key regulators like the FDA and EFSA, and Maha supplies a feed-grade product that:
- Meets ≥99% purity
- Is water-soluble and easy to blend
- Has low levels of heavy metals and impurities (per technical specs)
You can trust our product to meet both nutritional and safety standards.
Nicotinamide Supplier
If you're planning to enhance formulation performance or seeking a reliable supplier, Maha is here to support your innovation and productivity goals.
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