Feed-Grade
Amino Acids

Supporting animal health through amino acid nutrition

Realize the genetic potential of livestock species by providing amino acids in the correct quantities and balance

Achieve the correct quantities and balance of amino acids to meet the animal’s nutritional requirements for health and production, while reducing the amount of nitrogen that is excreted into the environment.

L-Lysine is an essential amino acid most likely to be deficient in livestock feeds. L-Threonine is an essential amino acid most likely to be deficient after lysine in commonly used livestock feeds. L-Tryptophan is an essential amino acid that tends to be deficient in piglet feeds, especially when primarily composed of corn. L-Valine is an essential amino acid that tends to be deficient in poultry feeds, especially when primarily composed of corn.

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Feed Solutions with Amino Acids

Poultry Feed Enhancement with Valine

Piglet Feed Enhancement with Tryptophan

Ruminant Feed Enhancement with Specialty Products

Industries

Meeting the nutritional and health needs of the animals that provide for us.

Backed by Science

30 years
Ajinomoto has been at the forefront of US animal amino acid nutrition for over 30 years. We are proud supporters of objective, results-based animal nutrition research.
Sustainability
Using fermentation technology, L-Lysine mono-hydrochloride, Liquid L-Lysine, L-Threonine, L-Tryptophan, L-Valine are economically and environmentally sound options for today’s animal agriculture and companion animal nutrition programs.
Expertise

Ajinomoto is one of few feed manufacturers with an in-house Amino Acid lab. Partner with us to analyze your feed and gain access to our extensive database library.

Frequently Asked Questions

Our Eddyville, IA plant produces L-Lysine, L-Tryptophan, and L-Threonine. L-Valine is imported from our sister companies.

Please contact us for details. Typically, a sales contract is required.

As of October 1st, 2020, Ajinomoto Animal Nutrition North America, Inc. has merged into its affiliate company, Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition North America, Inc. 

Animal Nutrition functions are now part of the Solutions and Ingredients Division.

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