ADVERTORIAL FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE September 2025 45 team, composed of veterinarians and animal nutritionists, works closely with farmers and animal specialists to understand the precise challenges faced by animals. This real-world insight guides the research and development, ensuring the solutions directly address the problematics on the ground. The core of the expertise lies in the in-depth knowledge of over 100 active ingredients. The botanical experts possess an extensive understanding of plant biochemistry and physiology, knowing the active compounds responsible for biological effects and the most potent parts of plants. The development process is backed by rigorous scientific research, which is continuously updated through ongoing research and analysis. It also includes collaborations with universities and research institutes for in-vitro trials, to measure biological indicators and biochemical effects of individual active substances. This allows not only to select the most active components, but also to understand the precise mechanism of action by which the phytogenics exert their benefits. This expertise draws on decades of mastery in the synergy of botanical components. The individual active components and botanicals are combined to create sophisticated blends where compounds interact to enhance each other’s efficacy, often leading to more potent and balanced outcomes than single-ingredient approaches. These product combinations are tested in vivo through research programs and in experimental stations, as well as approved in commercial field trials to confirm their zootechnical benefits under diverse practical conditions. In addition, Techna works on designing optimal delivery methods to ensure maximum bioavailability and efficacy within the animal. ENCAPSULATION OF PLANT-BASED ACTIVES Techna has developed expertise in protecting and delivering natural active ingredients with precision. This capability is a key differentiator, as the encapsulation of these compounds plays a strategic role in ensuring their effectiveness. This technology involves enclosing one or more active principles within a protective matrix, creating a physical barrier that isolates them from their external environment. Encapsulation aims to protect these sensitive compounds, which are often fragile when exposed to oxygen, light, digestive pH, or enzymes. Thanks to adapted matrices, the active ingredients maintain their integrity from their incorporation until their release at the intended site of action (intestine, rumen, or other). This not only ensures better bioavailability but also prolonged and repeatable efficacy over time. Beyond simple protection, encapsulation is also a tool for functional precision. It allows for controlled release (immediate, prolonged, or delayed), which can be adapted to the specific needs of the animal or technical constraints (mode of administration, solid or liquid formulation, stability in premix or complete feed). This level of mastery is the result of continuous research in galenic, coupled with rigorous in vitro trials conducted in collaboration with research institutes and field partners. ADJUSTING KINETICS TO MAXIMIZE FUNCTIONAL EFFICACY In line with its advanced galenic approach, Techna’s Innovation department has dedicated several years to the comparative study of various encapsulation matrices, including cellulosic, lipid, and protein-based materials. The goal was to adapt the Photo: didesign021 | ShutterStock
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