Berner Industries supplies a wide range of raw materials and additives to the feed industry, including amino acids, which are vital for animal growth and health. Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins and are essential for many biological processes such as tissue growth and repair, as well as immune system function.
Particularly important are essential amino acids, as animals can’t produce them on their own. Since their levels in feed are often insufficient, they must be added to ensure the animal’s normal growth and development. Examples of essential amino acids include lysine, methionine, threonine, and tryptophan, which are especially critical in poultry and swine production.
In the feed industry, amino acid supplementation allows for precise customization of diets to meet the specific nutritional needs of different animal species. This is especially important in intensive production systems, where maximizing animal health and productivity is key. Amino acid additives help reduce the protein content in feed without compromising growth or productivity. This not only lowers feed costs but also reduces environmentally harmful nitrogen emissions.
“In aquaculture, feeds are optimized with easily digestible amino acid supplements so that the fish can effectively utilize valuable protein sources for growth,” says Susanna Airaksinen from Alltech Fennoaqua, a customer of Berner Industries. “At the same time, nitrogen loading into the environment is minimized, which is a crucial aspect of aquaculture, where production volumes are regulated based on environmental impact,” Airaksinen continues.
“Amino acid supplements also enable the use of new and interesting raw materials in fish feed that, in their natural amino acid composition, would not otherwise meet the nutritional needs of fish,” explains Airaksinen.
Ongoing research in the feed industry to optimize amino acids and protein continues to support animal welfare and more sustainable production practices in the future.
“We are continuously developing the solutions that Berner Industries offers to the feed industry. We assist our customers in product selection and implementation to ensure the best possible outcome in feed composition and nutritional quality,” says Minna Rännäli, Sales Manager at Berner Industries.
Learn more about Berner Industries’ solutions for the feed industry: Animal feed industry – Berner Industries
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Minna Rännäli, Sales Manager
+358 40 525 4147, minna.rannali@berner.fi