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MAAC® for Animal Nutrition


A great trace mineral plan is the cornerstone of any nutritional program. Without proper levels of trace minerals, the energy and protein provided in diets will not be properly metabolized due to insufficient mineral availability for the building of digestive enzymes to break these products down for absorption into the system. Proper levels of trace minerals can significantly impact hormone production, immune function, digestion of carbohydrates, skeletal integrity and skin health.

Chelated trace minerals are used to improve trace mineral levels in animals. Chelated minerals are amino acids attached to trace minerals. Chelates are mostly absorbed in the jujenal area of the small intestine just like regular amino acids. Chelating a mineral also protects it from antagonistic effects of other minerals allowing them to pass to the site of absorption in the small intestine.

Just as trace mineral nutrition helps humans maintain health, good skin and bones, performance and longevity, so too will good mineral nutrition help your pet. Albion chelates can be found in some of the highest quality pet foods produced. To determine if your pets food includes Albion Chelates review the feed tag, if it lists: Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate or Magnesium Amino Acid Chelate you are getting genuine Albion product in your mineral.


Only Albion is privileged by the American Association of Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) to be able to use this designation on labeling. If your tag lists any of the metals as Complexes or Proteinates you are receiving something less than a true chelate. Only when the precise chemical requirements for chelation are met, can the physiological consequences of improved bioavailability be expected.

We look forward to answering any questions that you may have regarding the use of Albion Chelates. Accept no imitations….there is a difference….Albion.

Click on the links below for details of the most popular Albion Pet Products:

MAAC® Single Elements

Albeta™ Tablets No. 1



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