INTERVIEW 62 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE December 2024 dards, and focus on sustainability. Micronutrition and Health Solutions (MHS), a Cargill Animal Nutrition and Health business, has a portfolio designed to tackle these challenges head-on through a holistic approach, integrating precision nutrition and innovative technologies to support animal health, welfare, and performance. Cargill has placed a strong emphasis on holistic, science-based solutions. Can you explain the guiding principles behind this new portfolio and how they address specific animal health needs? At its core, our MHS portfolio is centered around the species we serve and also around some specific technology brands such as anti-mycotoxin agents and enzymes. Under them, we structured our product portfolio and our targeted solutions across a range of species and life stages to help producers optimize productivity, safeguard animal health, and minimize environmental impact. By integrating technologies such as postbiotics, phytogenics, anti-mycotoxin agents, and advanced enzyme formulations, we help the many elements in an animal’s diet works synergistically to support health and nutrient efficiency. We’re not just addressing isolated issues but enhancing the entire nutrition ecosystem to support animal wellness and resilience. For example, our Enzae™ enzymes and Notox™ anti-mycotoxin agents help combat the challenges of feed quality, safety, and efficiency, which are essential for both animal health and producer profitability. Our team of experts have designed these solutions with a ‘customer-back’ approach, focusing on solving the real-world problems our customers face daily. Could you provide some insights into how Cargill is adapting this portfolio for different species and the unique demands they bring? One of the defining features of the MHS portfolio is its species-specific focus. We’ve streamlined our offerings into eight dedicated product brands to make them clear and accessible for producers. Here are some highlights: • Ruminants: Diamond V™ - Advanced solutions that support ruminant health, sustainable production, and help producers optimize performance. •Poultry: Biostrong™ - Proven solutions for poultry performance through enhanced digestion and immune support. • Swine: Cinergy™ - Holistic solutions in swine at every life stage – designed to support health, performance, and sustainable production. • Aqua: Syrena™ - Innovative solutions in aqua that contribute to health, performance, profitability, and sustainable production. • Enzymes: Enzae™ - A versatile portfolio of enzyme solutions designed to meet the nutritional needs of animals - across various diets. • Anti-Mycotoxin Agents: Notox™ - A complete suite of mycotoxin management solutions – from swift detection to precise application. Our commitment to our customer is a worldclass science-based portfolio to address customer needs, and advance innovations to solve the industry’s most pressing challenges. Consumer interest in gut health and immune support is growing. How has this trend influenced the MHS portfolio? Consumer awareness of gut health and immunity—both for themselves and the animals they care for—has reshaped animal nutrition. This trend has been particularly influential in our focus on postbiotics and phytogenics, which are key components of the MHS portfolio. Postbiotics, for example, support gut health by supporting the immune system and improving nutrient absorption. These natural, science-backed antibiotic-free solutions help producers optimize animal performance. This trend not only affects livestock but also pets, as pet owners look for the same health benefits for their companions. Through our brands like TruPet™ and TrueEquine™, we’re offering targeted solutions for cats, dogs, and horses that support gut health, immune function, and overall vitality. Our team has invested heavily in research to ensure that each solution in the MHS portfolio meets both the high expectations of consumers, and the performance needs of producers.
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