# Why is methionine important for young chicks?

> Evonik has published a primer on methionine supplementation in broiler feed, and its researcher stressed accurate methionine dosing in the starter phase. The article covers the use of DL- and L-methionine in young chicks. It also notes the need for accurate bioavailability data across amino acid sources.

- Date: 2018-10-29 · published 2018-10-29T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region Global · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/62885-why-is-methionine-important-for-young-chicks
- Commodities: [Methionine](https://feedsoft.ai/c/METH.md)

## Why it matters

This is technical guidance on feed formulation and does not signal a change in supply, demand or prices. It is background for feed producers choosing methionine sources.

## Sources

- feednavigator.com: https://www.feednavigator.com/Article/2018/10/29/Why-is-methionine-important-for-young-chicks/

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