NEWS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE February 2024 91 Angie Ruffoni has been appointed the new Marketing Brand Manager for VitaFerm® & Gain Smart® for BioZyme Inc. In this role, Ruffoni will develop and execute strategies to promote the product lines within the beef brands of VitaFerm and Gain Smart. She will collaborate with others to build awareness and drive sales across all products within these brands. “I am excited to continue to work in the beef industry for a company that produces incredible products and is always innovative and forward-thinking in meeting the needs of producers,” Ruffoni said. “I am looking forward to helping producers understand the benefits of animal health and the benefits that our products can bring to their operations.” Ruffoni brings vast marketing and industry experience to BioZyme. She most recently worked as the marketing manager for an AG technology company and has also worked as a marketing manager for a livestock pharmaceutical company. She previously owned a freelance marketing company, specializing in agricultural businesses and photography. Ruffoni earned her degree in Strategic Marketing from Cornell University. She grew up involved in showing livestock on local, state, and national levels and was president of the National Junior Swine Association Board. She completed internships with Sure Champ® and the National Pork Board. Read more>> Renaissance BioScience (RBSC), a leader in bioengineering, strategically partnered with the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO), a world leader in infectious disease research and vaccine development. This collaboration was awarded $600,000 by the Saskatchewan Agricultural Development Fund and will target two diseases, as well as immune system function, in pigs and piglets using Renaissance’s cutting-edge yeast-based technology. Dr. Heather Wilson will coordinate the two distinct projects at VIDO. Dr. Wilson is a prominent scientist and program leader in vaccine formulation and delivery and was chosen as one of the most Influential Women in Canadian Agriculture in 2023. In one project, RBSC and VIDO will pioneer orally delivered yeast-based vaccines for porcine epidemic diarrheal virus and porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus. These diseases pose significant threats to the global swine industry, leading to multi-billion-dollar losses annually. The second project addresses gut health, immunity, and overall growth in piglets. Striving to alleviate the overuse of traditional antibiotics, RBSC and VIDO will work on an orally delivered yeast that secretes peptides, zinc, and essential amino acids into the pig’s digestive system. This innovative approach aims to mitigate stress, protect against infections, preserve gut health, and promote lean muscle growth. Both projects aim to develop cost-effective, safe, non-invasive health solutions that can be conveniently included in the pig’s feed. Read more>> Angie Ruffoni joins BioZyme marketing team Renaissance BioScience partners VIDO for animal health Angie Ruffoni
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