ISSUE FOCUS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE September 2025 51 processed with scientific precision, and delivered through micro-encapsulation that protects, stabilizes, and targets their activity. The result is a reliable improvement in performance metrics such as body weight gain and feed conversion, alongside enhanced meat yield and quality, all translating into measurable profitability for the farmer. For an industry facing tight margins, volatile feed prices, and increasing consumer demand for sustainable production, these innovations are more than just an upgrade - they are a necessity. Continued research into new natural metabolites, coupled with further refinement of encapsulation and delivery technologies, promises to push the boundaries of what phytogenics can achieve. The era of herbal blends as “black box” solutions is over. Poultry producers now have access to transparent, scientifically validated, and economically proven phytogenic technologies. The next decade will likely see these high-precision products become the norm, setting new standards for performance, profitability, and sustainability in poultry farming. About Dr. Stephanie Ladirat Currently working as Nuqo’s Technology Director, Dr. Stephanie Ladirat obtained her MSc degree in Food Technology with a specialization in Food Ingredient and Functionality and her PhD degree in Food Chemistry from Wageningen University (The Netherlands). During her PhD thesis, she studied in depth the human gut microbiota composition and its modulation upon prebiotic supplementation and/or antibiotic treatments. From 2014 till 2020, she worked at Cargill Animal Nutrition, first as technology lead for gut health additives and, then, as swine portfolio manager. She provided global technical product support for a broad range of products (phytogenics, organic acids, short and medium chain fatty acids, probiotics) and trained technical and sales teams. She most recently managed R&D projects and developed innovative feed additive solutions to answer specific customer needs related to animal gut health and performance.
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