Balchem – AminoShure®-XL

AminoShure®-XL Precision Release Lysine utilizes Balchem’s revolutionary X-Technology to deliver a consistent, bioavailable, and economical source of metabolizable lysine for lactating dairy cows. With approximately 35% more metabolizable lysine than the leading competitor, AminoShure®-XL gives producers a distinct performance and cost advantage over conventional lysine and blood meal sources.

Designed through over a decade of focused research, AminoShure®-XL improves lysine delivery and rumen bypass efficiency while maintaining feed stability. The X-Technology encapsulation system balances rumen protection and intestinal release, ensuring cows receive a reliable nutrient supply to sustain high productivity.

Key Advantages:

Consistent Performance: Provides a steady supply of metabolizable lysine, minimizing variability seen with traditional sources like blood meal.
Reliable Results: Developed through extensive testing and supported by Balchem’s expertise in rumen biology, amino acid nutrition, and dairy physiology.
Cost-Effective Nutrition: Reduces ration cost while improving performance — offering a dependable alternative to high-priced, variable-quality lysine ingredients.

Why Balance for Lysine?

Lysine is among the first-limiting amino acids in dairy cow diets and must be supplied through the feed, as cows cannot synthesize it internally. Incorporating rumen-protected lysine like AminoShure®-XL allows nutritionists to optimize milk yield and component production while lowering overall dietary protein content — improving nitrogen utilization and reducing environmental nitrogen excretion.

A recent meta-analysis (Arshad et al., 2024) demonstrated clear performance gains with rumen-protected lysine supplementation:

Milk yield: +1.5 to +1.8 kg/cow/day
Fat-Corrected Milk (FCM): +2.5 kg/cow/day
Energy-Corrected Milk (ECM): +2.4 kg/cow/day
Enhanced milk fat % and protein yield
Improved feed efficiency and nitrogen retention

Nutrient Profile:

54.0% L-Lysine
64% Bioavailability
34.6% Metabolizable (MP) Lysine*

(*Based on manufacturer’s content declarations and bioavailability claims.)

Balchem – AminoShure®-XL redefines lysine supplementation with precision, reliability, and sustainability — giving dairy producers the power to maximize productivity, reduce costs, and enhance herd performance with confidence.