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AminoMax Pro is a bypass protein-rich feed additive that can effectively increase metabolizable protein. It is derived from plant protein sources that are consistently high in ruminal bypass and amino acid bioavailability—namely, soybean meal and canola meal. This unparalleled consistency allows dairy nutritionists the ability to custom-blend multiple bypass plant proteins—also known as RUP (rumen undegradable proteins) for specific needs, such as maximizing milk yield and improving milk components. When rations are properly formulated, the supplement allows your nutritionist to decrease the amount of crude protein in your herd’s diet, improving herd economics and lowering nitrogen levels in the urine to make your dairy farm more environmentally friendly.

Animal protein products are very concentrated sources of protein and amino acids and as a rule largely escape rumen degradation, so they are high in rumen undegraded protein (RUP). A major concern with these products, however, is variability. They can be variable due to the source of materials that are obtainable for rendering at any given time and the freshness of the products when processed. Additionally they are very sensitive to processing conditions and these can vary widely from supplier to supplier. Palatability can likewise be an issue with higher feeding rates of these products.

One of the most significant physiologic responses that occurs at calving, is that a high percentage of calcium crosses from the bloodstream into the udder. The result is a significant drop in blood calcium levels putting cows at risk of milk fever (hypocalcemia or low blood calcium).