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Why AminoGo is truly ‘The Way to Go’

In today’s ruminant production systems, meeting the nutritional needs of high-performing dairy cows requires more precision than ever. Farmers are expected to reduce nitrogen losses while maintaining performance and animal health. One of the most important steps to improve nitrogen efficiency is to maximize rumen microbial protein production through a balanced amount of rumen-fermentable protein relative to the amount of rumen-fermentable energy. However, for high‑producing dairy cows, microbial protein alone cannot meet the animal’s full amino acid requirements. The rumen has a limited capacity to generate microbial protein, and this supply is insufficient to support the high levels of milk protein synthesis expected from today’s top‑yielding cows. Supplementation with a high‑quality rumen‑bypass protein source is therefore essential to ensure a sufficient flow of intestinal digestible protein.

why aminogo is truly the way to go

During milk protein formation, amino acids absorbed in the small intestine are transported to the mammary gland, where they are used to build casein and whey proteins. When the flow of digestible amino acids is too low, the mammary gland simply cannot produce milk protein that high‑performing cows are genetically capable of, even if rumen microbial protein production is maximized.

AminoGo is designed to address this challenge. It offers a technologically advanced, scientifically validated, and environmentally responsible solution. Produced with GreenWave radio-frequency (RF) technology, AminoGo provides a highly concentrated, uniform and digestible source of bypass protein from rapeseed and soybean meal.

Uniform heating & consistent quality through greenwave RF technology

What makes AminoGo unique is its patented GreenWave radio‑frequency heating technology . Unlike conductive toasting methods, which heat the outer layers of a product stream first, RF waves penetrate deeply and heat the material evenly from the inside out. This results in consistent temperature distribution, stable protein protection, and reduced risk of local over-heating.

GreenWave radio-frequency heating process

The process is extremely controlled, with solid quality control systems that monitor the protein bypass level to ensure a stable product quality. The basis of RF technology is the generation of radio-frequency electromagnetic energy that is transferred into the product stream via electrodes, which enables direct and precise energy transfer and gives consistent batch-to-batch performance. For nutritionists and feed mills, this means predictable formulation values. For farmers, it guarantees consistent animal performance. Since no additives are required, the feed value remains undiluted. Moreover, RF uses 100% green electricity instead of fossil fuels. Heat losses are low and residual heat is reused in the facility. In this way, extra CO₂ emissions are avoided during the process . In short, the technology ensures nutritional performance, quality stability, and sustainability simultaneously.

A concentrated protein source

The process results in a protein source with a high rumen bypass rate and excellent digestibility. A key advantage of AminoGo is its higher concentration , the result of a controlled evaporation step that removes around 8% of the moisture. This higher concentration becomes even more meaningful when we compare it to bypass products that rely on added reducing sugars for rumen protection. In such sugar‑based systems, there is an additional dilution of the final product caused by the extra inclusion of these sugars. In contrast, AminoGo achieves its stability without the need for these additives, resulting in a naturally more concentrated and nutritionally denser product. For feed manufacturers, this concentration offers meaningful formulation benefits. A drier ingredient frees up space in the formulation matrix, making it possible to incorporate more components such as molasses to increase pellet durability.

In addition, supplementing the ration with a high-quality bypass protein source creates more flexibility to use raw materials with a higher proportion of rumen-fermentable protein, often more economical, while still maintaining strong nitrogen efficiency. By ensuring that a sufficient portion of the dietary protein escapes rumen degradation, less excess nitrogen is converted into urea. This improves the overall efficiency of the protein supplied. At the same time, avoiding unnecessary protein breakdown in the rumen prevents the cow from having to detoxify and excrete surplus nitrogen, a process that consumes energy and can place an avoidable metabolic load on the animal. Thus, a reliable bypass protein source supports both the economic efficiency of the ration and the health of the cow.

High bypass value & strong scientific foundation

The nutritional purpose of AminoGo is clear: to deliver a reliable, highly digestible source of rumen undegradable protein. Extensive scientific work, including in vitro tests, in sacco trials and on-farm studies demonstrate that AminoGo Rapeseed and AminoGo Soy achieve a level of respectively 70 and 72% of rumen undegradable protein (RUP) , with a high intestinal digestibility (dRUP).

FractionsRapeseed mealAminoGo Rapeseed
Dry matter %8996
Crude protein %3437
RUP %3570
dRUP %8088
FractionsSoybean mealAminoGo Soy
Dry matter %8896
Crude protein %4650
RUP %4172
dRUP %9899

This high bypass level leads to measurable improvements in nitrogen efficiency. Trials show lower milk urea levels and a higher proportion of dietary nitrogen being converted into milk protein. Farmers observed increased milk protein yield after replacing untreated protein sources with AminoGo, while maintaining or improving overall production consistency.

Logistical advantages

AminoGo’s dedicated production site, opened in 2023, ensures secure availability and provides a modern logistics setup designed for efficient distribution. The facility offers both truck and vessel loading, providing greater flexibility and reducing transport costs. Because AminoGo is a highly concentrated and undiluted raw material, buyers receive more nutritional value per shipment, which makes transport more economical. The direct connection to water transport and the higher nutrient density per cubic meter lower emissions per ton and improve overall supply‑chain efficiency, making AminoGo not only a nutritional innovation but also a logistical advantage.

Conclusion

AminoGo represents a new era in rumen-bypass protein. It combines a highly concentrated composition, superior bypass values, excellent digestibility and uniform quality – all achieved through a fully green and patented radio-frequency-based process. Its strong scientific foundation, secure supply, and modern transport options (now including vessel shipment) make it a dependable long-term solution for feed manufacturers and livestock producers.

By improving nutritional efficiency, reducing nitrogen losses, and supporting the sustainability goals of modern agriculture, AminoGo plays an increasingly important role as the sector shifts toward lower‑protein rations. In a demanding and rapidly evolving market, AminoGo is not just an option, it is the way to go.

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