CholiPEARL™

An Encapsulated Choline Source for Ruminants

CholiPEARL™ is a rumen-protected form of choline, manufactured using a proprietary spray-freezing technology by Kemin. The spray-freezing offers optimum protection in the rumen while ensuring maximum release and better absorption in the small intestine. CholiPEARL™ is, therefore, an effective source of choline for ruminant animals.

The Role of Choline in Improving Liver Function of Dairy Cows

Choline is an essential nutrient that contributes to optimal animal health and performance. One of its primary roles is the synthesis of phosphatidylcholine, an essential component of cell membranes. In the liver, phosphatidylcholine is also required to produce molecules known as very low-density lipoproteins (VLDL). VLDL are important molecules through which fat is removed from the liver.

Figure 1. Illustration of healthy (A) and fatty (B) liver

Accumulation of fat in the liver is not healthy for the dairy cow because it will reduce the capacity of the liver to adequately metabolize protein (ammonia detoxification), carbohydrate (gluconeogenesis), and fat.

Choline is also a source of labile methyl groups, which are important in transmethylation reactions in the tissues. Some of these reactions are involved in energy and protein metabolism. Therefore, choline plays an important role in energy metabolism in dairy cows.

Rumen-protected Choline for Effective Supplementation in Ruminants

Choline in its natural form in feeds is readily degraded by rumen microbes. Therefore, supplementing dairy cows with unprotected choline will not be effective. In vitro studies have shown that choline that is naturally occurring in feeds or as unprotected choline sources (Chloride chloride) are readily degraded by rumen microbes (Figure 2). When choline was supplemented in the abomasum (post-ruminally), milk production improved compared to when it was supplemented through the rumen (Table 1).

CholiPEARL™ uses the spray freezing technology with unique handling and releasing characteristics. This process ensures product consistency, optimum rumen protection and maximum release in the small intestine, ensuring high bioavailability.

CholiPEARL™ is a highly bioavailable and cost-effective source of choline for your cows. To shield your cows against ketosis, fatty liver disease, and other related metabolic disorders, consider CholiPEARL™ supplementation during the transition period.

Features of CholiPEARL™

• Highly bioavailable source of choline
• Encapsulated using a proprietary spray freezing technology

Benefits of CholiPEARL™

• Source of choline that is the essential to maintaining a healthy liver.
• Encapsulation ensures free-flowing and ease of use.
• A cost-effective source of choline for managing the risk of ketosis and fatty liver syndrome during transitions.

References

• Sharma, B.K. and Erdman, R.A. 1989a. In Vitro Degradation of Choline from Selected Feedstuffs and Choline Supplements. J. Dairy Sci., 72: 2772-2776.
• Sharma, B.K. and Erdman, R.A. 1989b. Effects of dietary and abomasally infused choline on milk production responses of lactating dairy cows. J. Nutr., 119: 248-254.