Adisseo Smartamine M
By Adisseo
Last reviewed: February 2026
Polymer-coated rumen-protected methionine (75% DL-Met) that releases in the abomasum for intestinal absorption.
Rumen-protected DL-methionine from Adisseo with 75% methionine content and ~80% bioavailability, the industry standard for balancing metabolizable protein in dairy rations.
Key Features
- High Methionine Content: 75% DL-methionine, one of the highest concentrations in rumen-protected products
- pH-Sensitive Coating: Resists rumen pH but releases in abomasal acid conditions
- Bioavailability: Approximately 80% estimated bioavailability for intestinal absorption
- Transition Cow Benefits: Supports liver function, immune response, and antioxidant status around calving
- Milk Protein Increase: Research-backed 0.1-0.2 percentage point increase in milk protein when properly balanced
Advanced Features
- MetaSmart: Adisseo's liquid isopropyl ester of methionine hydroxy analog for rumen and post-rumen methionine supply
- Amino Acid Balancing: Used to achieve optimal Lys:Met ratio of 3.0-3.1:1 in metabolizable protein
Ideal For
Farm Types: High-production dairies, Component-payment herds, Transition cow programs
Competitive Advantages
What sets Smartamine M apart from alternatives:
- 75% methionine content, among the highest in rumen-protected products
- Proven pH-sensitive coating technology with decades of use
- Extensive research base for transition cow and lactation applications
- Complementary product line with MetaSmart liquid option
Pricing Information
Here is the pricing information for Smartamine M:
Smartamine M is a premium rumen-protected amino acid product. Typical cost is $0.08-0.15 per cow per day depending on inclusion rate. Contact Adisseo or your feed dealer for current pricing.
Pricing Model: Per kilogram or per head per day
Pros & Considerations
- High methionine concentration (75%)
- Well-researched coating technology
- Clear benefits for both milk protein and transition cow health
- Compatible with all major ration formulation software
- Premium price compared to methionine hydroxy analogs
- Requires nutritionist expertise for proper amino acid balancing
- Small pellet size may pose TMR mixing distribution challenges
Implementation & Setup
How to implement Smartamine M on your dairy operation:
Implementation Timeline: Immediate, mixed into TMR via premix
Training & Support
Training and support options available for Smartamine M:
Support Channels:
Evaluation Questions
Key questions to consider when evaluating Smartamine M:
- What is your herd's current milk protein percentage and component payment premium?
- Is your ration currently balanced for metabolizable amino acids (Lys:Met ratio)?
- Are you using Smartamine M for the full herd or targeting fresh and high groups?
- Have you compared the cost per gram of metabolizable methionine across products?