Technical Information
Technical Information
Appearance
Almost white, free flowing cylindrical granulateBulk density: 710 kg/m3 ± 10%
Particle size: Pellets 1.8 x 3 mm
Solubility: Nearly insoluble in water
| Specified Values | |
| Assay min. % | 85.0 |
| Loss on drying max. % | 2.0 |
| Ash max. % | 2.0 |
Production
Mepron® is produced by coating methionine with a protective coating.Use
Mepron® is the time-released, rumen-protected source of methionine for dairy herds. Methionine is the amino acid most commonly limiting herd performance. Mepron® is included into dairy rations to achieve better balanced dairy rations. Typical inclusion ranges from 10 to 20 g per cow per day, depending on performance and ration composition.Processing
The Mepron® pellet (1.8 x 3 mm) containing DL-Methionine is virtually dust-free, has a very high durability (>99.9 %) and low loss on drying (max. 2 %). Its technical properties result in excellent performance during conveying and in perfect flowability. Mepron® can be mixed homogeneously. The rate of rumen protection will not decrease when mixed with potentially abrasive components (mineral mixes, molasses,
silage) or when subjected
to heat (85°C) and/or moisture. The
mechanical stress during transport
with common conveyers (screw, elevator,
pneumatic transport) has no effects on
the rumen protection of Mepron®.
Pelletizing of the Mepron® -containing
mixtures is not recommended.
to heat (85°C) and/or moisture. The
mechanical stress during transport
with common conveyers (screw, elevator,
pneumatic transport) has no effects on
the rumen protection of Mepron®.
Pelletizing of the Mepron® -containing
mixtures is not recommended.
| Nutritional Matrix | |
| Digestibility 100.0 % | 100.0 % |
| Crude protein 50 % | Crude fat 1 % |
| Crude fiber 3 % | Crude ash 1.5 % |
| NEL 5.2 MJ/kg (1.25 Mcal/kg / .56 Mcal/lb) | |
Storage, stability and packaging
Mepron® should be kept cool and dry in unopened original packaging. Storage conditions of 5° - 30°C and 40-75 % rel. humidity are recommended. Under these conditions, stability is guaranteed for at least 3 years from manufacturing date. The manufacturing date is part of the lot number on the package label.Packaging:
Valve type paperbag 2-ply + plastic film, 25 kg net Bulk bag / FIBC, 750 kg net
Regulatory affairs
CAS-No. (DL-Methionine) 59-51-8Customs tariff number: 230990
Mepron® is approved for use in all animal species according to European feed law and labeled accordingly.
Mepron® is not subject to dangerous goods regulations.