Aiding egg production in tropical climates

Methionine is essential for the performance of laying hens and its availability is necessary to achieve economical production. A trial, carried out in a tropical climate, demonstrated the equivalence of Hydroxy-methionine (OH-Met) to DL-methionine (DL-Met) in sustaining growth, laying performance and egg quality. Supplementing poultry diets with methionine is essential for growth, feathering and egg production. Even a slight deficiency will reduce performance and hence economic returns. However