Hydroxy Methionine Zinc MHA-Zn SUSTAR
Product Information
Product name: Zinc hydroxy methionine analog
Molecular formula: C10H18O6S2Zn
Molecular weight: 363.8
Appearance: White or grayish-white powder
Physicochemical Properties
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Item |
Indicator |
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Methionine hydroxy analogue, % |
≥ 80.0 |
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Zn2+, % |
≥ 16 |
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Arsenic(subject to As), mg/kg |
≤ 5.0 |
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Plumbum (subject to Pb), mg/kg |
≤ 10.0 |
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Moisture, % |
≤ 5.0 |
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Fineness (425μm pass rate (40 mesh)), % |
≥ 95.0 |
Product Features
1) Stable structure and efficient absorption
Hydroxy methionine forms a stable chelated complex with zinc ions, preventing antagonism with phytates and sulfates. It utilizes amino acid absorption pathways to enter the intestinal wall, resulting in significantly higher absorption efficiency than inorganic zinc.
2) High bioavailability and lower dosage requirement
Once absorbed, it directly participates in the synthesis of various zinc-containing enzymes (such as Cu/Zn-SOD), showing higher biological activity and nutritional utilization at the same inclusion rate.
3) Enhanced antioxidant and immune functions
Provides hydroxy methionine (organic acid + methionine precursor) → improves amino acid metabolism and increases antioxidant capacity.
4) Stable, eco-friendly, and highly compatible
Not prone to decomposition or reactions with other nutrients; demonstrates good formulation stability, high absorption rate, and reduced zinc excretion, thus lowering environmental pollution.
Product Efficacy
1. Provides structural zinc that stabilizes proteins and organelles; supports cell division, protein synthesis, and bone mineralization, promoting rapid and healthy animal growth.
2. As a key element of Zn-SOD, it removes free radicals, alleviates oxidative stress, and enhances immunity and disease resistance.
3. Promotes sperm motility and estrus in females, improving fertility and offspring survival rates.
4. Chelated zinc has high absorption efficiency, reduces nutritional antagonism and excretion, enhances utilization efficiency, and lowers environmental pollution.
5. Supports the synthesis of "zinc finger proteins," improving skin, hair, hoof, and intestinal mucosal integrity.
Product applications
1) Layers
Studies show that different zinc sources and supplementation levels have no significant effect on laying performance or egg quality in hens. However, adding 40 or 80 mg/kg MHA-Zn to the diet significantly improves eggshell quality, reduces the broken egg rate, and enhances tibia strength in laying hens aged 66–72 weeks.
Note: Values without common superscripts differ significantly (P < 0.05).
2) Weaned piglets
Studies indicate that supplementing piglet diets with hydroxy methionine zinc (MHA-Zn) instead of zinc sulfate promotes zinc transport and deposition, increases antioxidant enzyme activity and gene expression, and maintains intestinal barrier integrity by reducing inflammatory cytokine expression—thereby supporting normal intestinal function under oxidative stress.
3) Ruminants
In Simmental bulls, dietary supplementation with 80 mg/kg hydroxy methionine zinc significantly improved semen quality, reflected by increased semen volume, sperm density, and motility, along with the lowest deformity rate.
Table 1 Comparison of semen quality of bulls supplemented with zinc hydroxymethionine at different levels
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Semen index |
Control group | Group L | Group M | Group H |
| precision (mL) | 6.33±0.35a | 6.65±0.47ab | 6.97±0.54b | 6.88±0.4 |
| Sperm density (x10⁸/mL) | 12.36±1.71a | 12.47±1.26a | 13.16±2.91b | 13.06±2.72b |
| Fresh essence vitality (%) | 66.20±2.29a | 67.60±2.36a | 71.67±3.79b | 69.25±3.74b |
| Post-freezing activity (%) | 41.50±11.82a | 44.70±8.44a | 47.33±6.43b | 46.20±9.12b |
| Post-freezing deformity rate (%) | 6.50±2.34 | 4.80±1.37 | 4.30±0.47 | 5.10±1.3 |
4) Aquatic animals
In carp, additional supplementation with 50.5 mg/kg zinc (as MHA-Zn) resulted in a maximum weight gain rate (WGR) of 363.5%. Moreover, as zinc supplementation increased, zinc deposition in vertebrae, intestines, liver, and whole fish also increased significantly (P < 0.01).
Usage and Dosage
Applicable species: Livestock animals
Usage and dosage: The recommended inclusion level per ton of complete feed is shown in the table below (unit: g/t, calculated as Zn²⁺).
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Pigs |
Growing/Finishing Pigs |
Poultry |
Cattle |
Sheep |
Aquatic animal |
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35-110 |
20-80 |
60-150 |
30-100 |
20-80 |
30-150 |
Packaging specification: 25 kg/bag, double-layer inner and outer bags.
Storage: Keep sealed in a cool, ventilated, and dry place. Protect from moisture.
Shelf life: 24 months.
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Research and development capabilities
Integrating the talents of the team to build Lanzhi Institute of Biology
In order to promote and influence the development of livestock industry at home and abroad, Xuzhou Animal Nutrition Institute , Tongshan District Government, Sichuan Agricultural University and Jiangsu Sustar, the four sides established Xuzhou Lianzhi Biotechnology Research Institute in December 2019.
Professor Yu Bing of Animal Nutrition Research Institute of Sichuan Agricultural University served as the dean, Professor Zheng Ping and Professor Tong Gaogao served as the deputy dean. Many professors of Animal Nutrition Research Institute of Sichuan Agricultural University helped the expert team to accelerate the transformation of scientific and technological achievements in the animal husbandry industry and promote the development of the industry.
As a member of the National Technical Committee for Standardization of Feed Industry and the winner of China Standard Innovation Contribution Award, Sustar has participated in drafting or revising 13 national or industrial product standards and 1 method standard since 1997.
Sustar has passed the ISO9001 and ISO22000 system certification FAMI-QS product certification, obtained 2 invention patents, 13 utility model patents, accepted 60 patents, and passed the "Standardization of intellectual property management system", and was recognized as a national-level new high-tech enterprise.
Our premixed feed production line and drying equipment are in the leading position in the industry. Sustar has high performance liquid chromatograph, atomic absorption spectrophotometer, ultraviolet and visible spectrophotometer, atomic fluorescence spectrophotometer and other major testing instruments, complete and advanced configuration.
We has more than 30 animal nutritionists, animal veterinarians, chemical analysts, equipment engineers and senior professionals in feed processing, research and development, laboratory testing, to provide customers with a full range of services from formula development, product production, inspection, testing, product program integration and application and so on.
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We provide test reports for each batch of our products, such as heavy metals and microbial residues. Each batch of dioxins and PCBS complies with EU standards. To ensure safety and compliance.
Assist customers to complete the regulatory compliance of feed additives in different countries, such as the registration and filing in the EU, USA, South America, Middle East and other markets.
Production Capacity
Main product production capacity
Copper sulfate-15,000 tons/year
TBCC -6,000 tons/year
TBZC -6,000 tons/year
Potassium chloride -7,000 tons/year
Glycine chelate series -7,000 tons/year
Small peptide chelate series-3,000 tons/year
Manganese sulfate -20,000 tons /year
Ferrous sulfate-20,000 tons/year
Zinc sulfate -20,000 tons/year
Premix (Vitamin/Minerals)-60,000 tons/year
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Sustar group has five factories in China ,with annual capacity up to 200,000 tonns, covering totally 34,473 square meters，220 employees.And we’re an FAMI-QS/ISO/GMP certified company .
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Customize Purity Level
Our company has a number of products have a wide variety of purity levels, especially to support our customers to do customized services, according to your needs. For example, our product DMPT is available in 98%, 80%, and 40% purity options; Chromium picolinate can be provided with Cr 2%-12%; and L-selenomethionine can be provided with Se 0.4%-5%.
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