Natural betaine: A nutritional aid during heat stress

Heat stress is considered a major climate change-related problem that is affecting the livestock sector even in temperate climates. The intensification of modern livestock production and genetic performance improvement also contribute to the increased incidence of heat stress. Natural betaine can be considered as one major nutritional aid to support animals in heat stress conditions. All animals and birds have a zone of comfort, the so-called thermal neutral zone – the temperature range where