DL-Methionine 99%

Feed Grade: 99%

Molecular Formula: C5H11NO2S

PACKING: 25 KG

Appearance: White crystals or crystalline powder

The use of synthetic amino acids in organic poultry diets is very controversial. Methionine is an essential sulfur-containing amino acid. Synthetic methionine is commonly added to conventional poultry diets but is restricted in organic poultry diets. Methionine, as we know very well is an essential amino acid meaning it is not required by the body and must be supplemented from outside. Methionine is essentially required for protein synthesis, immunity and biological functions Methionine protects against environmental, disease and oxidative stresses Methionine is required for growth, production, health and protection against internal and external stresses A methionine deficiency typically leads to poor feed conversion, retarded growth in meat birds, and reduced egg production in layers and breeders. Methionine is required to provide the building blocks for immune cells and tissues. This includes the nonspecific mechanisms such as the skin and mucosa, and the specific mechanisms that include T and B lymphocytes. This is particularly important for newly hatched chicks that are highly susceptible to infection during the first two weeks of life. Methionine is a major component of feathers. Methionine and cysteine (another sulfur-containing amino acid that is not essential in the diet) are critical to feather formation. A deficiency of methionine results in poor feather growth and increased feather pecking. A methionine-deficient bird will tend to eat feathers to obtain enough methionine. Feather pecking can quickly turn into cannibalistic behavior in a flock. Synthetic DL-methionine (DLM) supplements poultry diets to enhance production. The supplementation improves the amino acid balance and consequently promotes growth performance by enhancing feed efficiency, increases protein synthesis and decreases fat synthesis. Methionine supplementation also improves the immune response through direct effects (protein synthesis and breakdown) and indirect effects (derivatives of methionine)