NEWS 18 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE July 2025 Trouw Nutrition unveiled poultry nutrition research findings during the European Symposium on Poultry Nutrition (ESPN), in Maastricht, the Netherlands, from 23-26 June, 2025. During the biennial scientific gathering organised by the Netherlands and Belgium chapters of the World Poultry Science Association, the company hosted two oral presentations and nine scientific posters, with research spanning broiler and layer production systems. The company shared the following research at the event: Ongoing research at the Nutreco Garden of the Future in Switzerland is expanding the development of novel phytoComplex solutions as dietary tools to improve poultry health and performance, along with producers’ businesses. Findings from several broiler studies and layer programmes involving research conducted on product development from the Nutreco Garden of the Future were shared at ESPN. The company points out that: • Two products were tested as potential immune support for broilers given a Salmonella typhimurium vaccine. Results for broilers receiving the PhytoComplex (Fytera Care) or phytogenic (a competitor) supplements suggested that adding specific natural plant extracts at precise levels could make Salmonella vaccines more effective without harming bird performance. • A series of studies explored the influence of a novel blend of phytoComplex materials mixed with target-release butyrates for high-performing broilers. Analysing data from all trials found that including the feed additive improved body weight gain and tended to improve feed efficiency in high-performing broilers compared to control results. • Research also looked at the early translocation of enterococcus cecorum from the bird’s gastrointestinal tract into other organs. Enterococcus cecorum is the leading cause of kinky back disease, which impairs broiler mobility and growth performance. Research findings showed that E. cecorum translocates very early in broilers, which can be influenced by nutritional strategies, including the use of phytoComplex blends for early intervention and disease management. Read more>> ADM, one of the global leaders in innovative solutions from nature, opened a new research and development (R&D) center focused on advancing research into animal microbiomes, and developing tailored products within the health and wellness (H&W) industry for pets, livestock and aquaculture. In the 1,600-square-meter facility, located at the Biopôle life science campus on the north side of Lausanne, Switzerland, ADM’s scientists will undertake innovative pre-clinical research to tackle health challenges using biotics and other fermentation-derived ingredients that support the health and well-being of pets and farm animals. "We are seeing significant growth in the global pet and farm animal microbiome market, as farmers and pet owners alike seek science-backed nutrition solutions to support the health and well-being of their pets and livestock. We are proud to launch this stateof-the-art research and development center, uniquely dedicated to microbiome research for pet and farm animal health and well-being, with the flexibility to adapt to emerging research demands," said Dr. Nuria Miquel, Senior Vice President and Chief Science Officer at ADM. "The center will deploy cutting-edge sciTrouw Nutrition shares poultry production insights at ESPN 2025 ADM opens microbiome research hub for pet and livestock health Photo: Trouw Nutrition
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