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Scott Radcliffe
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Feedstuff Discovery - Tryptosine (feed grade)

Feedstuff Discovery - Tryptosine (feed grade)

Feedstuff Discovery - Tryptosine (feed grade)


Tryptosine (feed grade)

Tryptosine (feed grade)

  • Synthetic source of the amino acid tryptophan and lysine.
  • Produced by bacterial fermentation.
  • Used primarily in monogastric diets to lower total crude protein and meet the tryptophan and lysine requirement

Average Nutrient Content

  • Tryptophan = 16.1%
  • Lysine = 56.3%

Physical Description - light brown color and a granular to powdery texture.

Contact Information

Scott Radcliffe
Department Chair

900 W.P. Garrigus Building Lexington, KY 40546-0215

+1 (859) 257-2686