Methionine Hydroxy Analogue Calcium Salt (MHA-Ca) — Dry — Feed Grade Dry
Allzone Trading supplies the dry calcium salt of methionine hydroxy analogue to feed mills, premix plants and integrators in Ontario, Quebec and across Canada. Declared activity, moisture and particle size differ between commercial grades and are confirmed against supplier documentation at quotation.
At a glance
- Product
- Methionine Hydroxy Analogue Calcium Salt (MHA-Ca)
- Grades
- Feed Grade Dry
- Typical applications
- Poultry feed and premixes · Swine feed · Ruminant feed
- Packaging
- Packaging confirmed at quotation
- • Certificate of Analysis is provided against the confirmed shipment, grade and batch.
- • Manufacturer TDS and SDS are subject to grade and supplier confirmation and are available on request.
- • Grades, packaging and origin above are indicative sourcing options and are confirmed at quotation.
Available grades from container-direct sourcing
Feed Grade Dry
Specification confirmed against supplier technical data sheet at quotation.
Typical applications
- Poultry feed and premixes
- Swine feed
- Ruminant feed
- Compound feed manufacturing without liquid dosing
- Aquaculture feed where technically applicable
Why Canadian buyers choose us
- Feed grade enquiries handled as a separate specification from food grade material
- Grade, physical form, carrier and documentation confirmed in writing before order confirmation
- Supplier technical data sheet and safety data sheet provided for the quoted grade
- LTL and FTL freight to feed mills and premix plants across Ontario, Quebec and Western Canada
- Quantities reviewed per enquiry, from smaller lots to full container loads
Typical industries served
Material identity
Methionine hydroxy analogue calcium salt (MHA-Ca), dry — identifiers and the names buyers use
- CAS
- 4857-44-7
- Typical content
- 84% MHA-Ca
- Chemical name
- Calcium 2-hydroxy-4-(methylthio)butanoate
Also searched as
Abbreviations
Industry terminology
Identifiers are published for material identification. The exact specification of any offered grade is confirmed against supplier documentation at quotation.
Buyer intent coverage
Methionine hydroxy analogue calcium salt (MHA-Ca), dry — what it is, where it is used, how it is chosen
MHA-Ca is the calcium salt of the methionine hydroxy analogue, supplied dry so that mills without liquid systems can still run hydroxy-analogue chemistry. It is used by Ontario and Quebec poultry and swine mills as a dry alternative to a liquid line, and by Alberta feedlot and Ontario–Quebec dairy supplement blenders who want the analogue's behaviour in ruminant diets without installing acid-handling infrastructure. Equivalence to DL-methionine is the central commercial question in every quotation.
Primary uses
- Dry methionine supplementation in poultry and swine feeds
- Ruminant methionine programmes in mineral and protein supplements
- Premix and concentrate methionine inclusion where liquid dosing is unavailable
Applications
- Poultry and swine complete feed manufacture
- Feedlot and dairy supplement blending
- Premix and micro-ingredient production
Advantages
- Delivers hydroxy analogue chemistry without acid-handling infrastructure
- Dry dosing fits existing weigh-and-blend systems
- Supplies a small amount of calcium alongside the methionine activity
Limitations to consider
- Lower declared content than DL-methionine, so inclusion rates differ
- Hygroscopic behaviour requires closed storage
- Equivalence assumptions vary between nutritionists and must be stated
How to choose the right grade
- State the methionine equivalence assumption your matrix uses
- Confirm particle size and flow for the blending equipment
- Account for the calcium contribution in the mineral balance
- Buyers searching for an alternative or second-source supplier should state the incumbent specification they are matching, because a like-for-like comparison depends on declared content, physical form and documentation rather than on the material name alone.
Typical grades
- Dry MHA-Ca feed grade
- Free-flowing granular form
Comparable materials — how Methionine hydroxy analogue calcium salt (MHA-Ca), dry sits against alternatives
- DL-Methionine — higher declared content, dry
- Liquid HMTBa where the mill has liquid dosing
- Rumen-protected methionine for dairy-specific programmes
Comparable-material reference. Grade selection is confirmed at RFQ against your process.
Procurement coverage
How to specify, order and receive Methionine hydroxy analogue calcium salt (MHA-Ca), dry
Written for procurement, quality and technical buyers in Canada and the United States. No numeric price, MOQ, stock or lead-time value is published — those are confirmed per shipment in the quotation and against the confirmed batch.
How buyers specify at RFQ
- Declared amino acid content and the assay method behind it
- Physical form, particle size and flow behaviour in the dosing system
- Moisture, ash and heavy metal limits
- Feed-ingredient declaration and traceability documentation
- Methionine equivalence basis and calcium contribution
Packaging options (industry-standard)
- 25 kg multi-wall paper or PP bag — the standard mill-floor format
- Jumbo / FIBC bulk bag for high-volume mill intake
- Bulk truck or rail where the receiving mill has compatible intake
- Packaging options and available pack sizes are confirmed with each quotation.
Storage & handling
- Store sealed, dry, off the floor and away from heat and direct sunlight
- Keep feed grade physically segregated from food and technical grades
- Rotate stock, re-close partial bags and record batch numbers against each blend
Documentation available
- Technical data sheet (TDS) for the exact feed grade offered
- Safety data sheet (SDS) in the format required for Canadian import
- Certificate of analysis (COA) against the confirmed production batch
- Feed-ingredient declaration and label statements the receiving mill needs
- Documentation is confirmed per batch at quotation; availability depends on the grade and supplier offered.
RFQ checklist for methionine-hydroxy-analogue-calcium-dry-canada
Include these fields to receive an accurate Canada-landed quotation
- Species, production stage and the feed type the ingredient goes into
- Whether the material is used straight at the mill or through a premix or concentrate
- Declared content, activity or potency your formulation matrix assumes
- Annual volume and expected per-shipment quantity
- Packaging format your intake system can receive and handle
- Documentation and feed-labelling statements required per shipment
- Delivery province or port of discharge
- Equivalence basis against DL-methionine
- Whether the calcium contribution is credited in the ration
Technical & procurement detail
Functional role of methionine hydroxy analogue calcium salt (mha-ca) — dry in feed+
MHA-Ca delivers the same hydroxy analogue methionine source as the liquid product, but as a neutralised calcium salt that is free-flowing and can be weighed, bagged and mixed like any other dry premix component. Mills without liquid dosing lines choose it for exactly that reason.
Specifying the grade+
Declared activity depends on the commercial grade — dry salt products are frequently traded in the region of 84% activity, but that is a market example and never a universal specification. Confirm the activity basis used in your matrix, the calcium contribution to the mineral balance, and the particle size your premix line requires.
Documentation and specification+
Feed grade material is quoted against the specification your mill or premix formulation requires. Allzone confirms grade, declared content, physical form and any carrier or coating with the supplier before quoting, and shares the technical data sheet and safety data sheet for the exact material offered.
Frequently asked questions
Can MHA-Ca replace the liquid hydroxy analogue directly?+
Not on a like-for-like weight basis. Declared activity differs between the dry salt and the liquid product, so the inclusion rate is recalculated against the documentation for the exact grade quoted.
Is this quoted as feed grade material?+
Yes. Feed grade is quoted as a separate specification from food or technical grade, with its own documentation for the exact material offered.
What packaging is available?+
Packaging is confirmed with the supplier at quotation for the grade and quantity discussed.
Can you deliver to feed mills across Canada?+
Yes. LTL and FTL freight is arranged across Ontario, Quebec and Western Canada, with container-direct supply for repeat volumes.
Technical knowledge for Dry Methionine Hydroxy Analogue Calcium Salt (MHA-Ca) — Canada
Engineering and purchasing guidance written for this material — understand it, apply it, compare options, specify a grade, and fix production problems.
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Need a quote on Methionine Hydroxy Analogue Calcium Salt (MHA-Ca)?
Request pricing, TDS/SDS and available documentation. We usually acknowledge enquiries within one business day; samples are subject to supplier availability and product classification.