Selenium Yeast — Feed Grade
Allzone Trading supplies feed grade selenium yeast to feed mills and premix producers in Ontario, Quebec and across Canada. Declared selenium content and the proportion present as selenomethionine differ between products and are confirmed against supplier documentation at quotation.
At a glance
- Product
- Selenium Yeast
- Grades
- Feed Grade
- Typical applications
- Dairy and transition cow programmes · Breeder and reproduction diets · Organic trace mineral premixes
- Packaging
- Packaging confirmed at quotation
- • Certificate of Analysis is provided against the confirmed shipment, grade and batch.
- • Manufacturer TDS and SDS are subject to grade and supplier confirmation and are available on request.
- • Grades, packaging and origin above are indicative sourcing options and are confirmed at quotation.
Available grades from container-direct sourcing
Feed Grade
Specification confirmed against supplier technical data sheet at quotation.
Typical applications
- Dairy and transition cow programmes
- Breeder and reproduction diets
- Organic trace mineral premixes
- Aquaculture and pet food
Why Canadian buyers choose us
- Feed grade enquiries handled as a separate specification from food grade material
- Grade, physical form, carrier and documentation confirmed in writing before order confirmation
- Supplier technical data sheet and safety data sheet provided for the quoted grade
- LTL and FTL freight to feed mills and premix plants across Ontario, Quebec and Western Canada
- Quantities reviewed per enquiry, from smaller lots to full container loads
Typical industries served
Material identity
Selenium yeast (organic selenium) — identifiers and the names buyers use
- Typical selenium
- 1000–2000 mg/kg Se
- Source organism
- Selenium-enriched Saccharomyces cerevisiae
Also searched as
Abbreviations
Industry terminology
Identifiers are published for material identification. The exact specification of any offered grade is confirmed against supplier documentation at quotation.
Buyer intent coverage
Selenium yeast (organic selenium) — what it is, where it is used, how it is chosen
Selenium yeast is the organic selenium source used where a programme specifies selenomethionine rather than an inorganic salt. Canadian demand concentrates in Ontario–Quebec dairy nutrition and Alberta feedlot transition programmes, and in premix houses producing branded organic trace mineral packs. Selenium content is declared per batch and the permitted inclusion is a regulatory limit the buyer confirms for their species and jurisdiction; deposition and performance claims belong to the supplier's own documentation.
Primary uses
- Organic selenium supplementation in dairy and beef programmes
- Premix manufacture where an organic trace mineral pack is specified
- Poultry and swine programmes calling for selenomethionine
Applications
- Dairy transition and lactation supplements
- Feedlot receiving and finishing programmes
- Vitamin–trace mineral premix production
Advantages
- Supplies selenium in the selenomethionine form specified by some programmes
- Blends readily as a dry, carrier-based material
- Declared selenium content is stated per batch on the certificate of analysis
Limitations to consider
- Higher cost per unit of selenium than the inorganic salt
- Declared selenium varies by product tier, so like-for-like comparison is essential
- Heat and long storage can affect yeast-based materials
How to choose the right grade
- Compare offers on declared selenium per kilogram, not on product tier names
- Confirm the permitted selenium level for the species and jurisdiction
- State the pelleting temperature the material must pass through
- Buyers searching for an alternative or second-source supplier should state the incumbent specification they are matching, because a like-for-like comparison depends on declared content, physical form and documentation rather than on the material name alone.
Typical grades
- 1000 mg/kg selenium yeast
- 2000 mg/kg selenium yeast
Comparable materials — how Selenium yeast (organic selenium) sits against alternatives
- Sodium selenite where an inorganic source is acceptable
- Other organic selenium chemistries (separate identities)
Comparable-material reference. Grade selection is confirmed at RFQ against your process.
Procurement coverage
How to specify, order and receive Selenium yeast (organic selenium)
Written for procurement, quality and technical buyers in Canada and the United States. No numeric price, MOQ, stock or lead-time value is published — those are confirmed per shipment in the quotation and against the confirmed batch.
How buyers specify at RFQ
- Declared element content and the assay method
- Particle size and dustiness for premix blending
- Heavy metal, dioxin and contaminant limits for feed use
- Carrier or dilution basis where the material is sold diluted
- Declared selenium per kilogram and the form claimed
Packaging options (industry-standard)
- 25 kg bag or fibre drum — the usual micro-ingredient format
- Foil-lined or moisture-barrier packaging for hygroscopic and oxidation-sensitive actives
- Carton or pail for very low-inclusion actives handled by hand
- Packaging options and available pack sizes are confirmed with each quotation.
Storage & handling
- Store cool, dry and sealed; potency loss accelerates with heat and humidity
- Keep original moisture-barrier packaging closed until the blend is made
- Use first-in, first-out rotation and respect the declared retest or shelf-life date
Documentation available
- Technical data sheet (TDS) for the exact feed grade offered
- Safety data sheet (SDS) in the format required for Canadian import
- Certificate of analysis (COA) against the confirmed production batch
- Feed-ingredient declaration and label statements the receiving mill needs
- Documentation is confirmed per batch at quotation; availability depends on the grade and supplier offered.
RFQ checklist for selenium-yeast-feed-grade-canada
Include these fields to receive an accurate Canada-landed quotation
- Species, production stage and the feed type the ingredient goes into
- Whether the material is used straight at the mill or through a premix or concentrate
- Declared content, activity or potency your formulation matrix assumes
- Annual volume and expected per-shipment quantity
- Packaging format your intake system can receive and handle
- Documentation and feed-labelling statements required per shipment
- Delivery province or port of discharge
- Declared selenium level required
- Whether an inorganic source is acceptable as an alternative
Technical & procurement detail
Functional role of selenium yeast in feed+
In selenium yeast the selenium is incorporated into amino acids during fermentation, mainly as selenomethionine. That organic form follows the methionine pathway and can be deposited in body protein, which is a different metabolic route from the inorganic selenite salt.
Specifying the grade+
The declared total selenium figure alone is not sufficient — the selenomethionine proportion is what distinguishes products. State the total selenium and organic fraction your programme requires, along with the permitted dietary maximum for the species.
Documentation and specification+
Feed grade material is quoted against the specification your mill or premix formulation requires. Allzone confirms grade, declared content, physical form and any carrier or coating with the supplier before quoting, and shares the technical data sheet and safety data sheet for the exact material offered.
Frequently asked questions
How does selenium yeast differ from sodium selenite?+
Selenium yeast supplies mostly organic selenomethionine, while selenite is inorganic; they follow different metabolic routes and are quoted separately.
Is this quoted as feed grade material?+
Yes. Feed grade is quoted as a separate specification from food or technical grade, with its own documentation for the exact material offered.
What packaging is available?+
Packaging is confirmed with the supplier at quotation for the grade and quantity discussed.
Can you deliver to feed mills across Canada?+
Yes. LTL and FTL freight is arranged across Ontario, Quebec and Western Canada, with container-direct supply for repeat volumes.
Technical knowledge for Selenium Yeast Feed Grade Supplier — Canada
Engineering and purchasing guidance written for this material — understand it, apply it, compare options, specify a grade, and fix production problems.
Foundation Articles
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Need a quote on Selenium Yeast?
Request pricing, TDS/SDS and available documentation. We usually acknowledge enquiries within one business day; samples are subject to supplier availability and product classification.