FEED RATIONS AND METHODS OF FEEDING GROWING RUMINANTS

摘要

The present invention relates to feed rations, processes for formulating feed rations, and methods for improving weight gain in growing ruminants. The feed rations comprise a forage or other feed ingredient that meets daily nutritional requirements, other than methionine, and exceeds daily maintenance energy requirements of a growing ruminant. The feed rations further comprise an alpha-amino acid supplement, wherein the alpha-amino acid supplement is an analog of an alpha-amino acid.