NEWS 106 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE October 2025 Biochem, an innovative animal nutrition company, was awarded a silver medal by EcoVadis, one of the most trusted providers of sustainability ratings across all industries. In an increasingly sustainability-driven world, this rating highlights Biochem’s commitment to achieving excellence in this area and gives customers confidence in selecting the company as a key supplier of quality products, according to the statement. “Receiving a silver medal again is a positive acknowledgment for us,” said Anna Hüttmannsberger, Sustainability Manager at Biochem. “This award is recognition of our commitment to sustainable and responsible business practices and the work of our employees to make positive impacts.” In 2017, Biochem received its first rating from EcoVadis, and it has since demonstrated consistent improvement across all four core themes. In the 2025 rating, Biochem received an overall score of 74, placing the company in the 92nd percentile. EcoVadis identified several of Biochem’s key strengths, including transparency regarding comprehensive policies on ethics and policies addressing environmental, labor, and human rights issues. EcoVadis medals and badges recognize companies that have completed the assessment process and, when compared to other assessed companies, have demonstrated a strong management system that addresses sustainability criteria. Ratings provide an evidence-based analysis of performance and an actionable roadmap for continuous improvement across four core themes: Environment, Ethics, Labor, and Human Rights, and Sustainable Procurement. Read more>> Scientists at UK-based Aberystwyth University are leading research into how a widely used vaccine can boost overall immunity in livestock. The four-year study will investigate the concept of ‘trained immunity’ – a form of immune memory triggered by a vaccine, which reprogrammes the immune system to respond more effectively to future unrelated infections. The research team will study the impact of the Bacillus Calmette–Guérin (BCG) vaccine, which is hoped to be used to help control tuberculosis in cattle, and has been demonstrated to trigger trained immunity. Using advanced lab techniques and cattle tissue samples, the team will study the molecular mechanisms that lead to trained immunity in vaccinated livestock. The study could lead to healthier livestock, reduced reliance on antibiotics, and lower environmental impacts from farming. Dr. Amanda Gibson, Lecturer in Innate Immunology at the Sêr Cymru Centre of Excellence for Bovine Tuberculosis, is leading the research. She said, “This is a fantastic opportunity to explore the potential of trained immunity in livestock and to contribute to the development of more sustainable and resilient farming systems. I’m excited to work with colleagues across disciplines and sectors to deliver research that can make a real-world impact on animal health and environmental sustainability.” Read more>> Biochem recognised for sustainability performance by EcoVadis Tuberculosis vaccine could improve livestock immunity Photo: Biochem Photo: Freepik
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