Evonik has launched Lypron®, a rumen-protected lysine solution designed to deliver targeted amino acid nutrition in ruminant production.
According to the company, the solution delivers metabolisable lysine precisely where it is needed, supporting optimal utilisation of nutrients in ruminants. Lysine is one of the most limiting amino acids in ruminant nutrition, and the product’s high and reliable metabolisable lysine content enables producers to balance diets more precisely, reducing the need for expensive protein sources.
The product was developed in collaboration with Sipena, a French specialist in coating technologies that will exclusively manufacture Lypron®.
“With Lypron®, we are expanding our ruminant solutions to complement our established products like Mepron®,” said Marion Hax, Head of the Specialty Nutrition Product Line. “Completing our amino acid balancing concept allows us to support customers in achieving both higher performance and more sustainable feeding strategies.”
The product supports the use of low-protein diets by improving dietary amino acid balance and optimising nitrogen utilisation, the company states. This can contribute to lower nitrogen excretion, helping farms reduce environmental impact while maintaining productivity.
“Lypron® helps nutritionists optimize amino acid supply, increase productivity, and reduce reliance on excess dietary protein, which is increasingly important both economically and environmentally,” said Claudia Parys, Global Head of the Ruminant Business.
Evonik reports that the product also enables more flexible feeding strategies, including low-protein and soy-reduced diets. As a non-GMO solution, it supports market requirements in regions where GMO-free production is essential.
