Novus International, Inc. received the 2012 North American Animal Feed Ingredients Product Differentiation Excellence Award from global research organization Frost & Sullivan, for its trace mineral product MINTREX.

\"This is wonderful news for Novus, as it validates our conffdence in this innovative product and recognizes the indisputable fact that the addition of MINTREX truly does make a difference - to the health and nutrition of animals and as a value-added product that effectively addresses the needs and demands of the customers we serve\", the compny said.

MINTREX chelated trace minerals are chelated using HMTBa, creating a strong bond between the ligand and the metal. This maximizes the use of minerals by the animal through greater bioavailability and digestive tract stability. Since 2004 when Novus first introduced MINTREX to the market, this product has been a trusted nutritional solution for multiple species, providing the essential trace minerals needed for health, immunity, production and reproduction.