Chromium propionate has been approved for use in swine, broiler chickens, cattle, horses, growing turkeys, broiler breeder chickens and laying hen diets in the U.S.
Kemin Industries conducted extensive research that served as the basis for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Center for Veterinary Medicine’s approval of the use of Kemin’s chromium propionate as a source of organic chromium in broiler breeder chicken and laying hen diets.
KemTRACE Chromium from Kemin is the only FDA-reviewed source of chromium propionate on the market and has been fed to millions of animals around the globe.
KemTRACE Chromium is a highly bioavailable, organic source of chromium propionate that helps stabilize insulin receptors in animals, improving glucose utilization and reducing the negative impacts of stress. Every cell in the animal relies on glucose to fuel its function and growth, so maximizing cells’ utilization of glucose may result in improved immune response and overall health and performance.
“We are thrilled that the use of chromium propionate in animal diets continues to expand in the U.S. and beyond,” said Kristi Krafka, vice president of regulatory affairs and quality assurance, Kemin Animal Nutrition and Health – North America. “Kemin has spent decades advancing the nutrition and performance of livestock and poultry through novel feed ingredients and is now able to offer safe, effective KemTRACE Chromium to more producers, nutritionists, and veterinarians.”
With more than 30 years of research and countless peer-reviewed chromium research studies, Kemin paved the path to establish chromium propionate as safe and efficacious. Published research across many species has shown chromium has the ability to reduce cortisol, which is a hormone secreted in response to stress. This reduction in cortisol during times of stress may decrease negative impacts from stress events, such as extreme heat or cold, diet changes, disease challenges and more.
“There is a robust and growing body of research demonstrating the utility of chromium propionate supplementation in swine, broilers, cattle, horses, turkeys, and now broiler breeder hens and layers,” said Dr. Jerry Spears, professor emeritus, North Carolina State University. “I appreciate the opportunity to continue to partner with Kemin and to help bring this new research to the poultry industry to support advancements in animal health and performance.”
Results of recent studies indicate that chromium propionate supplementation can improve broiler breeder chicken and laying hen performance and is safe when supplemented in diets at levels exceeding the minimum concentration shown to enhance insulin sensitivity.
Studies demonstrated:
- Over an 84-day feeding period during peak production, broiler breeders supplemented with chromium propionate had increased egg production without significantly affecting fertility or hatchability.
- When supplemented with KemTRACE Chromium during peak production, laying hens maintained egg quality and livability over a 112-day feeding period, supporting consistent performance.
KemTRACE Chromium is manufactured at Kemin in Des Moines, Iowa, U.S. This facility has the Food Safety System Certification (FSSC) 22000, which is recognized by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) as a rigorous food safety management system, certified by approved third-party organizations. The certification covers the manufacturing of food ingredients used for further processing and is designed to deliver greater confidence in food, reduce health risks, lower audit costs, improve brand protection and improve supply chain management.
