# Comparing methionine sources still an ambiguous exercise

> An article on feed methionine sources argues that demand for supplemental free methionine will grow as poultry and pig diets move toward lower protein levels. It cites a University of Kentucky study finding the calcium salt of methionine hydroxy analogue had a relative biological value of about 66% versus DL-methionine in young pigs.

- Date: 2021-01-01 · published 2021-01-01T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region Global · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/49986-comparing-methionine-sources-still-an-ambiguous-exercise
- Commodities: [Methionine](https://feedsoft.ai/c/METH.md)

## Why it matters

Growing use of low-protein diets raises long-term demand for supplemental methionine, supporting methionine prices over time.

## Read by commodity

- METH: bullish ▲

## Sources

- feedstrategy.com: https://www.feedstrategy.com/blogs/animal-nutrition-views/blog/15444881/comparing-methionine-sources-still-an-ambiguous-exercise

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