Mepron®, a concentrated rumen-stable methionine source, with time-dependent release, helps to formulate amino acid-balanced diets for dairy cows, especially when used with Evonik’s expert support. Supplementing diets with Mepron® not only improves profitability but also has animal health and environmental benefits.
Typical Applications
Benefits at a glance
- Improved competitiveness through lower feed costs without compromising performance
- Optimized protein utilization and higher performance of ruminants
- Improved herd health and fertility of cows
- Virtually dust-free product with excellent performance during conveying and perfect flowability
- Can be included in premixes, mineral mixes and feed mixes by any technical process
- Environmental benefits by lowering nitrogen excretion
Markets & Applications
Less is more: Lower nitrogen excretion, increased performance of dairy cows
Unique formulation delivers efficiency and cost savings
The formulation of Mepron® maximizes the bioavailability of DL-methionine for dairy cows. Its time-release coating protects methionine from rumen degradation, enabling effective absorption in the small intestine. This targeted delivery is vital since methionine is often the first limiting amino acid in dairy diets. By enhancing amino acid balancing, Mepron® optimizes protein synthesis and nutrient utilization. This allows farmers to reduce crude protein in feed rations without compromising cow performance, thereby lowering feed costs. Mepron® offers cost savings of US$ 0.05–0.20 per cow per day.
Improved herd health and sustainability through lower nitrogen load
Mepron® delivers concentrated metabolizable methionine that helps to formulate diets with lower crude protein content. This optimized nutrient supply increases milk yield and quality while lowering nitrogen load in dairy metabolism. Consequently, farmers can improve herd health, reproduction and productivity while promoting sustainable farming practices.
How Mepron® can benefit livestock operations
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