INTERVIEW 92 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE August 2025 As feed enzymes gain increasing importance in animal nutrition, Nutrex, a family-owned company based in Belgium, stands out with its innovative solutions. Recognized internationally as an expert in specialty feed additives, Nutrex operates in more than 50 countries worldwide. In this interview with the company’s CEOs, Kurt Van de Mierop and Geert Van de Mierop, we discussed the critical role of enzymes in enhancing animal health, gut integrity, feed efficiency, and sustainable production. In particular, we explored how Nutrex’s enzyme solutions, offered under the Nutrase® brand, deliver both performance and cost efficiency, helping producers improve profitability while reducing environmental impact. Firstly, could you please explain the importance of feed enzymes and their intended use in animal nutrition? Feed enzymes are a crucial component in livestock nutrition. They play a vital role in enhancing the digestibility of feed ingredients and improving nutrient utilization, ultimately leading to enhanced animal performance and overall health. In feed, enzymes are used to break down complex molecules into smaller compounds, making nutrients more accessible for absorption or removing antinutritional factors. By targeting specific substrates, enzymes unlock the nutritional value of feed Kurt and Geert Van de Mierop, CEOs of Nutrex: “In many animal production systems, feed is the largest single cost, and on-farm profitability depends on the relative cost and nutritive value of the available feed ingredients. Supplementing the feed with enzymes improves the nutritional value of feed ingredients, increasing the efficiency of digestion and nutrient absorption. This reduces the need for additional and costly feed inputs and supplements, leading to lower feed costs and better feed conversion, further reducing overall production costs and improving profitability for farmers and production facilities.” FROM GUT HEALTH TO COST EFFICIENCY: Nutrex’s Enzyme Strategy for Sustainable Livestock Production
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