Abstract
Objective: This study was conducted to evaluate effects of guanidinoacetic acid and creatine supplementation in the presence or absence of supplemental betaine on lean tissue growth in growing cattle.
Highlights
Betaine is a vitamin-like nutrient that is present in some feedstuffs and can be synthesized in the liver and kidney
The first treatment set was conducted via abomasal infusion of a saline solution, 15 g/day guanidinoacetic acid (GAA), or 16.8 g/day creatine, and the second set was conducted via abomasal infusion of 0 or 5.6 g/day betaine; all treatment combinations were represented
The treatments included: a saline solution; 15 g/day guanidinoacetic acid (GAA; consumes methyl groups to synthesize creatine); or 16.8 g/day creatine, each in the presence or absence of 5.6 g/day supplemental betaine
Summary
Betaine is a vitamin-like nutrient that is present in some feedstuffs and can be synthesized in the liver and kidney. Effects of Betaine on Protein Deposition in Growing Cattle with Modulated Methyl Group Status C. (2022) "Effects of Betaine on Protein Deposition in Growing Cattle with Modulated Methyl Group Status," Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports: Vol 8: Iss. 1.
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