ISSUE FOCUS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE November 2024 41 tion. By enhancing nutrient absorption, these strategies result in healthier piglets, improved weight gain, and reduced mortality. Similarly, for calves, promoting healthy intestinal development leads to stronger growth and a more efficient transition into milk production. A producer with 400 monthly calves reported the following success with a solution feeding the intestinal cells directly: “Our calves are now stronger. Previously, we experienced episodes of diarrhea, leading to dehydration and weight issues. By implementing a protocol with this product, starting from the fifth day of life, we noticed healthier calves, faster milk consumption and fewer episodes of illness. It has significantly impacted our herd's health.” CONCLUSION Intestinal health forms the foundation for longterm productivity and profitability in livestock farming. By prioritising gut health early, farmers can ensure better growth, increased feed efficiency and prolonged animal productivity. Investing in intestinal health is not only about improving performance but also about safeguarding. About Leon Lau Leon Lau has an impressive academic background, with an MBA from the University of Southern Denmark and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University in Copenhagen. Lau’s career is marked by various leadership roles across the industry. His previous positions include Business Manager at Hipra Nordics, Head of Sales & Marketing at Salfarm Scandinavia, and Nordic Business Manager for Ruminants at Boehringer-Ingelheim AH. He has been the Sales and Marketing Manager of Tonisity International since August 2024. About Mathieu Cortyl Mathieu Cortyl brings 33 years of extensive experience in the feed and feed additives industry, with a career spanning Europe and the Asia-Pacific. His journey began in research and development at Pancosma (1991-1998), where he focused on trials and product development for pigs and cattle. He then transitioned to Even Nutrition Animale in France as a Swine Market Manager (1998-2001). In Singapore in 2001, Cortyl served as Production Director at Biomin (Austria) and subsequently as Asia Pacific Manager for Impextraco (Belgium) and Norel Animal Nutrition (Spain), focusing on regional production and management. From 2014 to 2016, he was Commercial Director for the EMENA region at Kemin, where he led a team of 30 across Western Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. Since 2017, Mathieu Cortyl has held the role of Managing Director for Tonisity International across Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, and Africa, as well as Director at Tonisity China Holding Limited, overseeing distribution networks and business development.
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