Optigen® is Alltech's non-protein nitrogen (NPN) source for ruminants. It concentrates the nitrogen fraction of the diet, creating dry matter space for more fiber and energy. After being launched only a few years ago, Optigen has become a solution to feed and environmental problems.

Functions: Protein Source

Ingredient Origin: Plant Origin

Labeling Claims: Naturally Derived, Plant-Based

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    Product Highlights

    Reformulations with Optigen can be used to provide:

    • Available nitrogen for fiber-digesting bacteria over time
    • Fermentable carbohydrate for sustaining higher milk yields
    • Microbial protein synthesis as a result of more efficient ruminal function
    • Effective fiber for sustaining a healthy rumen
    • Control over dietary heat increment in the summer

    • Is a technology that enables you to reformulate more rumen-friendly diets, which result in:

    • Microbial proteins
    • Fiber digestion
    • Efficiency of rumen nitrogen capture

    • This technology helps to provide sustained availability of ammonia in the rumen environment ensuring that the rumen bacteria have continued access to this essential food source.

    - Works to create an environment for:

    • Optimizing ruminal nitrogen metabolism
    • Nutrient synchronization
    • Microbial efficiency

    Optigen:

    • Is a superior non-protein nitrogen source for ruminant nutrition.
    • Is a source of non-protein nitrogen.
    • Is a novel ingredient that can help nutritionists make improvements in ruminant diets.
    • The quality control system behind Optigen provides a consistent product from batch to batch and traceability from start to finish.
    • Supports microbial synthesis resulting in the support of rumen health and fermentation.
    • Allows the opportunity to formulate cheaper feed ingredients and lower the cost of rations.
    • Sustained release of non-protein nitrogen
    • Similar nitrogen release rate to that of soybean meal
    • Unique ingredient for ruminants
    • Works to create an environment for optimizing ruminal nitrogen metabolism, nutrient synchronization and microbial efficiency.
    • Is designed to provide a safe, concentrated source of ruminally degradable protein activity of ruminal bacteria populations.

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