L-Lysine Feed Grade Supplier South Africa
First limiting amino acid in swine diets — essential for growth performance, protein synthesis, and carcass quality.
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| CAS Number | 56-87-1 (free base) |
| Molecular Formula | C₆H₁₄N₂O₂·HCl |
| Purity | ≥98.5% (as HCl) |
| Form | White crystalline powder |
| Grade | Feed grade (HCl form) |
| Pack Size | 25 kg bags |
What is L-Lysine?
L-Lysine is an essential amino acid that cannot be synthesised by monogastric animals and must be supplied through feed. Feed-grade L-Lysine is typically supplied as L-Lysine HCl (monohydrochloride) with a minimum purity of 98.5%, providing a reliable, crystalline source for precision diet formulation in swine, poultry, and aquaculture.
Role in Animal Nutrition
Lysine is the first limiting amino acid in swine diets and plays a central role in muscle protein deposition, growth rate, and feed conversion efficiency. In poultry, adequate lysine supports breast meat yield and overall body weight gain. Supplementing crystalline L-Lysine enables nutritionists to reduce soybean meal inclusion and lower diet costs while meeting amino acid requirements.
Supply & Packaging
Terracore Chemicals supplies feed-grade L-Lysine HCl in 25 kg bags from verified producers compliant with GMP+ and FAMI-QS quality standards. Full traceability documentation and certificates of analysis are provided with each delivery throughout South Africa and the broader African region.
Applications
- Swine starter, grower, and finisher diets
- Broiler and layer poultry rations
- Aquaculture feed protein optimisation
- Pet food amino acid balancing
- Low-crude-protein diet formulation
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