Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) Feed Grade Supplier South Africa

What is Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)?

Thiamine (Vitamin B1) is a water-soluble vitamin that serves as an essential cofactor for enzymes involved in carbohydrate and energy metabolism, particularly pyruvate dehydrogenase and alpha-ketoglutarate dehydrogenase in the Krebs cycle. Feed-grade thiamine is supplied as Thiamine Hydrochloride (HCl), a stable, white crystalline powder readily soluble in water.

Role in Animal Nutrition

Thiamine deficiency causes neurological disorders including polioencephalomalacia (PEM) in ruminants fed high-grain diets or exposed to thiaminase-producing bacteria. In poultry and swine, thiamine insufficiency impairs energy metabolism, causing reduced feed intake, weight loss, and cardiac dysfunction. Dietary thiamine requirements are met through supplementation in premixes, particularly important in diets containing raw fish or bracken fern due to thiaminase activity.

Supply & Packaging

Terracore Chemicals supplies Thiamine HCl feed-grade in 25 kg bags with full traceability and certified analytical documentation. Our supply covers South African feed mills, premix manufacturers, and aquafeed producers with consistent quality and regulatory compliance.