November 2025 Year: 5 Issue: 58 Feed Additive INTERNATIONAL MAGAZINE FOR ANIMAL FEED & ADDITIVES INDUSTRY Dr. Anne Winkler, Phytobiotics Raspberry flavour benefits: A fruity solution for piglet weaning success Felix Tometten, Amandus Kahl Hydrothermal processes for stable proteins Kari Estes, Balchem Not all encapsulated nutrients are created equal www.feedandadditive.com Essential Oils in Animal Feed and the Global Market Status Weaning Period & Young Animal Nutrition
Publisher Muhammed Akatay akatay@feedandadditive.com Editor-in-Chief Derya Gülsoy Yıldız derya@feedandadditive.com Editor Zeynep Demirkaya editor@feedandadditive.com Advertising Coordinator Özlem Akatay ozlem@feedandadditive.com Sales & Marketing Berfin Onğulu berfin@feedandadditive.com SM Marketing Lisa Atakul marketing@feedandadditive.com Art Director Burak Varol graphic@feedandadditive.com Circulation & Data Responsible Amine Şengün info@threeplusmedia.com Ataturk St. Metropol Istanbul Ste. Block C1, No:376 Atasehir, Istanbul/TURKEY Phone: +90 850 220 5064 E-Mail: info@feedandadditive.com Web: www.feedandadditive.com Publication Type: Periodic (Monthly) EDITOR In animal farming, each production cycle is defined by a beginning. The most critical stage of this beginning is the weaning period. The feeding pattern, intestinal health, and immune system of young animals are reshaped during this period. However, this process can also bring problems such as stress, loss of appetite, diarrhea, and growth stagnation. In this issue, we address the theme of “Weaning Period and Young Animal Nutrition”, examining potential health problems encountered during the weaning period, feeding strategies to prevent these problems, and the impact of proper nutrition on long-term performance. We hope that expert opinions and innovative product solutions will offer producers a holistic view for sustainable success in feeding their young animals. This month also brings an important reminder with World Antibiotic Awareness Week, November 13–19, regarding the responsible use of antibiotics. Preserving the effectiveness of antibiotics safeguards both animal and human health and is everyone's shared responsibility. The livestock sector can do its part in combating this shared problem by implementing preventive strategies that reduce the need for antibiotics. For example, proper feeding approaches during the weaning period, probiotics, prebiotics, organic acids, and phyto-additives can play a critical role in reducing the need for antibiotics by supporting the immune system. The right start and preventive measures form one of the strongest foundations of sustainable production. We hope to see you in the next issue... Enjoy your reading... The Key to a Healthy Start in Animal Nutrition Derya Gulsoy Yildiz © Three Plus Media | All rights reserved. Reproduction, in whole or in part, is prohibited without the written permission of the publisher. *DISCLAIMER: All views and ideas expressed in articles published in the magazine reflect the point of views of the author(s), not that of the Editor-in-Chief, Editors, Editorial Board or Publisher of Feed & Additive Magazine. The Editor-in-Chief, Editors, Editorial Board and Publisher assume no responsibility or liability in such cases. The publisher does not give any warranty and representation to the accuracy or completeness of the contents and data published in the magazine. All responsibility of the contents, articles and information published in the magazine belongs to the authors. The publisher and the authors cannot be held responsible for any damages resulting from the use of the whole or part of the content of the magazine. feedandadditive
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CON T E N T S 30 ISSUE FOCUS WEANING PERIOD & YOUNG ANIMAL NUTRITION 44 MANAGING ABC-4: A KEY FACTOR IN PIGLET NUTRITION Dr. Yron Manaig, Animine 48 ENHANCING PERFORMANCE WITHOUT AGPs OR ZnO: A SMARTER GUT STRATEGY Giseli Heim, Trouw Nutrition 54 RASPBERRY FLAVOUR BENEFITS: A FRUITY SOLUTION FOR PIGLET WEANING SUCCESS Dr. Anne Winkler, Phytobiotics 60 RETHINKING TRANSITION COW MANAGEMENT Marie-Valentine Glica, Lallemand Animal Nutrition 57 SUPPORTING CALF GUT HEALTH TO PREVENT SCOUR Sabine Scully, Teagasc Walsh & Geena Cartick, European Forum of Farm Animal Breeders 64 POLYPHENOLS ON THE EARLY WEANING OF PIGLETS Juan Javierre, Layn Natural Ingredients 32 IT IS NOT JUST ABOUT ORGANIC ACIDS Sammy Vanden Driessche, Agrifirm 38 COMBATTING CALF DIARRHEA: A CORNERSTONE OF DAIRY SUCCESS Dr. Melinda Culver & Miriam Deppe, Biochem
CON T E N T S TECHNOLOGY 67 NATURAL INNOVATION FOR SMARTER COCCIDIOSIS CONTROL Dr. Kyu-Yeol Son, CJ BIO 77 NUTRITION AS A KEY TOOL FOR LOWERING E. COLI RISK IN POULTRY Louise Vigier, Lallemand Animal Nutrition 86 ROLE OF SPICES IN OPTIMIZING GROWTH AND FEED EFFICIENCY IN BROILER CHICKENS Dr. Alberto Viñado, Lucta 72 NOT ALL ENCAPSULATED NUTRIENTS ARE CREATED EQUAL Kari Estes, Balchem 82 HOW CONTROLLING ENDOTOXINS KEEPS BREEDERS PRODUCTIVE Muhammad Umar & Dr. Bernhard Eckel, Dr. Eckel Animal Nutrition 90 ENHANCING COMPETITIVENESS IN PIG PRODUCTION Tristan Brehelin, Techna 101 STABILIZATION OF SENSITIVE POULTRY PROCESSED ANIMAL PROTEINS Frank Clement, Kemin Nutrisurance Europe ARTICLE CCPA Group targets 30% emissions cut by 2030 114 Olmix promotes sustainable animal nutrition in Vietnam 118 Ecolex Commercial Director highlights gut health strategies to reduce AMR 10 Volac Wilmar launches tool to assess dairy fat supplements 16 Phytobiotics highlights innovation and development in animal nutrition 14 NEWS 98 HYDROTHERMAL PROCESSES FOR STABLE PROTEINS Felix Tometten, Amandus Kahl INTERVIEW DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS: INSIGHTS FROM DAIRY DATA WAREHOUSE JP Dorgan, Dairy Data Warehouse 95 MARKET REPORT ESSENTIAL OILS IN ANIMAL FEED AND THE GLOBAL MARKET STATUS Derya Gulsoy Yildiz, Feed & Additive Magazine 106
6 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE November 2025 Livestock and poultry producers face unprecedented pressure to increase productivity and profitability, while providing safe, affordable protein, adapting to consumer preferences and protecting animal health. They also confront complex, interconnected challenges such as antimicrobial resistance, manure management and disease threats like H5N1 and New World screwworm. PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERS GENERATE ACTIONABLE SOLUTIONS Through research-based, cross-sector partnerships, the animal agriculture industry has the power to address major challenges with actionable solutions. Across the United States, public-private collaborations unite producers, researchers, funders and other stakeholders to ensure research is practical, timely and applicable in the real world. These partnerships also extend public investment, bringing additional resources to accelerate breakthroughs from lab to field, driving innovation, resilience and growth across food and agriculture. FOUNDATION FOR FOOD & AGRICULTURE RESEARCH Congress established the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) in 2014 to catalyze the creation of public-private partnerships to support bold science addressing big food and agriculture challenges. These collaborations bring together experts from academia, industry, government and nonprofits to increase public investment in agriculture research and deliver impactful, industry-aligned research solutions. Consortia Accelerate Research by Pooling Resources Consortia are one of FFAR’s signature models for collaboration. They bring together multiple public and private entities to co-design a mission, define research priorities and establish a governance framework that guides funding, fosters collaboration and produces actionable results. FFAR brings public funds provided by Congress to leverage additional investments from consortium members. Together, these pooled resources support research on challenges too large for any single organization to tackle alone. International Consortium for Antimicrobial Stewardship FFAR’s Production Systems Priority Area includes the International Consortium for Antimicrobial Stewardship (ICASA). Antibiotics are vital for animal health, but protecting their effectiveness is crucial for both humans and animals. FFAR partnered with industry leaders, researchers and producers to fund research through ICASA on diagnostics, health and management practices that reduce antibiotic reliance while keeping livestock healthy. Over five years, it has invested more than $15 million in 29 projects advancing animal health and stewardship. Building on this foundation, ICASA is exploring new collaborations to foster innovation and continue advancing responsible antimicrobial use in livestock production. Greener Cattle Initiative Another FFAR consortium, the Greener Cattle Initiative (GCI) is the first to share knowledge, leverage inFFAR CATALYZES RESEARCH PARTNERSHIPS TO AMPLIFY IMPACT Dr. Jasmine Bruno Scientific Program Director Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research LEAD ARTICLE
FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE 7 November 2025 vestments and accelerate research for scalable, commercially feasible solutions to reduce dairy and beef enteric methane emissions. GCI exceeded its initial $5 million funding goal by 45% thanks to increased stakeholder commitments, awarding $7.2 million across three projects through its first request for applications (RFA). Results from a second RFA will be announced soon. SMART Broiler Program FFAR sometimes partners with just one or two organizations to advance animal production research as well. For example, in collaboration with McDonald’s Corporation, FFAR launched the SMART Broiler program to develop automated tools that objectively assess broiler chicken welfare across the supply chain. The program offered $4 million in grants to successful developers, with Amazon Web Services, Accenture and USPOULTRY providing management, technical support and sponsorship, demonstrating strong support from the U.S. broiler industry for this initiative. Commodity Groups & Check-Off Programs FFAR frequently partners with farmer and commodity groups and check-off programs, also. FFAR collaborated with the Swine Health Information Center, for example, to develop and fund three research programs, two of which were additionally funded by the Pork Checkoff program. These programs address H5N1 risk to swine, Japanese encephalitis virus and wean-to-harvest biosecurity. The United Soybean Board has also partnered with FFAR on several research initiatives, including FFAR’s new Crop-Animal Systems Research Program. Beef Research Roadmap Successful public-private partnerships can take other forms, too. FFAR collaborates with organizations through industry working groups that identify research gaps, align stakeholders around shared goals and chart paths for continuous improvement. One result of these groups is the U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Beef’s (USRSB) new publication, Innovation in the U.S. Beef Value Chain: A Sustainable Beef Research Roadmap. With FFAR’s support, USRSB conducted industry focus groups and convened experts from across the beef value chain to shape the roadmap, ensuring a unified strategy for advancing U.S. beef sustainability. Manure Management Manure management is another challenge requiring collective action. Leveraging its strength in catalyzing research partnerships, FFAR convened a stakeholder working group, guided by an advisory council with representatives from Colorado State University Ag Innovation Center, Dairy Management Inc., the University of Vermont, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service and a major food and beverage company. This year, the group commissioned a literature review and hosted the Advancing Innovation in Dairy Manure Management Workshop, focusing on innovations for medium-sized farms, adoption barriers and opportunities to create manure products that increase producer profitability and environmental sustainability. Emerging Pests & Pathogens: ROAR Program While consortia, working groups and smaller partnerships are effective for developing long-term programs to tackle persistent challenges, animal agriculture also faces urgent, immediate threats, such as H5N1, New World screwworm and Asian longhorned tick. FFAR’s Rapid Outcomes from Agricultural Research (ROAR) program deploys funding to support research and outreach in response to these emerging or unanticipated threats to the nation’s agricultural systems. For example, FFAR and the National Pork Board awarded a $1 million ROAR grant that enabled USDA researchers to rapidly respond to African Swine Fever, a deadly virus that threatens the U.S. pork industry. The researchers identified immunity-providing proteins in swine and developed a vaccine, now in field trials. Once commercialized, the vaccine has the potential to save the U.S. pork industry $2.5 billion annually if the virus enters the U.S. JOIN US TO HELP PRODUCERS OVERCOME TODAY’S CHALLENGES This spirit of collaboration fuels our funding partnerships and the transformative impact they are having on U.S. agriculture. If you share FFAR’s vision of a world in which pioneering, collaborative science provides everyone access to affordable, nutritious food produced on thriving farms, we want to hear from you. Contact us to explore partnership opportunities that drive innovation, resilience and growth across the food system. Innovation occurs faster when we work together.
NEWS 8 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE November 2025 BASF launched Lutavit® A/D3 1000/200 NXT – a next-generation vitamin formulation – that combines vitamin A and vitamin D3 in a single, microencapsulated form. This innovative product marks BASF’s return to the market with a product that delivers convenience, performance, and sustainability. “Our customers can count on BASF’s decades of expertise in vitamin A formulation, drawing on the strengths of our unique production Verbund site in Ludwigshafen. With our commitment to highest quality, we provide ingredients that our partners can trust to support their success,” said Christian Müller, Vice President Business Management Vitamins & Carotenoids at BASF. “By producing Lutavit® A/D3 1000/200 NXT at the world’s largest vitamin A formulation facility, we leverage advanced resource efficiency and utilize energy sources as well as raw materials that help reduce our carbon footprint. This not only ensure reliable supply and excellent product quality but also supports the sustainability goals of our customers.” According to the statement from BASF, Lutavit® A/D3 1000/200 NXT delivers a consistent 5:1 ratio of vitamin A to D3, making it suitable for all animal species. It demonstrates superior stability across all relevant applications, even in demanding premixes and pellets. The product offers an 18-month shelf life under standard storage conditions and proven bioavailability of vitamin A in all relevant species. Read more>> BASF returns to market with innovative vitamin A and D3 blend Photo: BASF dsm-firmenich Animal Nutrition & Health and Bayer signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance sustainability in the animal agriculture sector. This new collaboration will enable the value chain to accurately measure and effectively reduce the environmental footprint of farming by combining Bayer’s expertise in primary crop life cycle assessment (LCA) data with Sustell™—an ISO-assured environmental footprinting solution for animal protein. Consumers, retailers, food service providers, processors, and even the finance community increasingly demand transparent and credible environmental reporting. Animal nutrition, and especially the crops used for feed, play a decisive role in the overall footprint of animal protein. Reliable, primary data from crop to feed to farm to processor is essential for building trust and enabling smarter, sustainability-driven choices. Bayer has been supporting companies in measuring the carbon footprint of crops since 2020, offering primary crop data. Sustell™, developed by dsm-firmenich, is highlighted as a widely recognized as the most advanced solution for accurate and credible environmental footprint measurement and reporting in animal protein value chains. Sustell™ enables companies to understand the true impact of their operations and identify the most effective areas for improvement while unlocking significant business value. By bringing these two strengths together, the collaboration aims to establish a new benchmark for transparency and accountability across the entire animal protein value chain—from crop production to processed products. Read more>> dsm-firmenich and Bayer partner for Sustell Photo: Studio Peace I Shutterstock
NEWS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE November 2025 9 Skretting announced the official launch of Necto — a new functional health diet formulated for fish that is powered by proprietary EDGEOS PhytoComplexes. With Necto, the company highlights the focus as being on meeting one of the main industry challenges today: Safeguarding fish health and welfare. Supported by many years of research and studies, Necto is the first Skretting product ever to feature commercially PhytoComplexes, representing a significant milestone in the company’s innovation journey in fish nutrition. These PhytoComplexes were specially created for use in aquaculture in partnership with Nutreco Exploration, a Nutreco division that specialises in plant research and the development of novel and unique ingredients. Improving fish and shrimp survival has always been a top priority for the aquaculture industry. As this can be impacted by a multitude of factors such as stress, environmental issues, and infections, the industry’s focus has shifted from disease resistance towards welfare and well-being, with growing emphasis placed on resilience – the ability to withstand and cope with challenges. With Necto, Skretting aims to go beyond traditional feed formulations and set a new standard in functional diets. In addition to the PhytoComplexes, Necto reportedly provides the most advanced composition of functional ingredients. Read more>> CPM|Crown announced Monarc Clean Oilseed ProcessingTM, a revolutionary, patent-pending alcohol-based solvent extraction technology that is projected to have competitive operational efficiency to traditional hexane-based extraction systems while delivering significant advantages in safety, environmental impact and consumer appeal. Historically, oilseed processors have relied on hexane-based extraction as the most efficient and cost-effective method to produce the cooking oils, protein meals and ingredients that form the foundation of countless food products consumed worldwide. According to CPM|Crown, without the efficiency of hexane-based extraction, the world simply couldn’t produce enough affordable protein and oil to feed today’s population of over 8 billion people. Kris Knudson, President of Crown, describes the effort that went into creating Monarc: “Starting from our company’s foundation of industry-leading experience in solvent-based extraction technology—and specifically over 50 years in alcohol-based extraction—our experts spent over 5 years developing this revolutionary technology with cutting-edge process simulation software, our unmatched R&D resources and dozens of runs at our state-of-the-art Innovation Center. We’re proud of the perseverance and hard work of our team and are thrilled to introduce Monarc to the industry and the world.” Read more>> Skretting introduces Necto for fish welfare Crown introduces Monarc, new alcohol-based extraction technology Photo: Skretting Photo: CPM|Crown
NEWS 10 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE November 2025 A new study, unveiled by Aker ǪRILL Company, found that including ǪRILL Aqua in low fishmeal diets helps Atlantic salmon maintain growth, nutrient utilization, and fillet quality, while reducing the need for plant proteins and synthetic additives. Conducted by researchers from the Atlantic Veterinary College (UPEI), Dalhousie University, and Aker ǪRILL Company, the trial also found that higher krill meal inclusion improved the visual appearance of wounds after healing, a potential benefit for harvest quality and market value. As today’s salmon feeds are mainly plant-based with small inclusion of marine ingredients to address resource sustainability, farmers face challenges such as reduced palatability, nutrient imbalances, and increased reliance on synthetic supplements. Mark D. Fast, PhD, Professor at the University of Prince Edward Island, states, “Our findings show that higher inclusion of ǪRILL Aqua in low-fishmeal diets preserves fish growth and nutrient use — but importantly also leads to reduced scarring and improved gross appurtenance of wounds, which helps to improve fillet quality and reduces economic losses for producers” Kiranpreet Kaur, Director RCD, Aker ǪRILL Company, adds, “This research shows that ǪRILL Aqua can maintain high fish performance in plant-based diets, low fish meal. It’s a functional ingredient that delivers both nutritional and environmental benefits.” Read more>> New study shows krill meal enhances salmon growth Photo: Andrei Armiagov | Shutterstock Edward Manchester, Global Commercial Director of Ecolex Animal Nutrition, delivered a compelling presentation on “Nutritional Interventions to Reduce Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)” at the Vietstock 2025 AMR Forum on October 9, 2025. He emphasized that the AMR crisis is intensified by the absence of new antibiotic classes, with no discoveries made since 1984, only modifications of existing compounds. Manchester advocated for integrating nutritional interventions into a feed strategy as part of a comprehensive and integrated One Health approach that also includes biosecurity and hygiene, and good farm management practices aligned with Vietnam’s National Action Plan on AMR. The selection of alternatives to antibiotics should consider specific gut health challenges, farm management systems, economics and regulatory requirements. According to Manchester, just some of the nutritional interventions to enhance gut health and reduce AMR include: Mitigating Mycotoxins, Reducing Pathogen Load and Increasing Digestion, Maximizing Nutrient Absorption, Novel Antibacterials, and Medium Chain Fatty Acids (MCFAs). Manchester concluded that ensuring a sustainable future for animal agriculture requires strong industry collaboration. This includes uniting farmers, veterinarians, nutritionists, feed millers, and feed additive suppliers under a comprehensive One Health approach. By working together across disciplines and sectors, stakeholders can implement integrated strategies that combine nutritional interventions with biosecurity, hygiene, and good farm management practices. Such collective action is essential to effectively reduce antimicrobial resistance, safeguard animal and public health, and support resilient and productive livestock systems. Read more>> Ecolex Commercial Director highlights gut health strategies to reduce AMR
NEWS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE November 2025 11 MAKING DAIRY DATA WORK so your solutions can drive efficiency and sustainability on farm E. coli bacteria are typically harmless, but certain strains, known as Avian Pathogenic E. coli (APEC), can cause serious illness in poultry, leading to significant financial losses and animal welfare issues. New research from the UK-based University of Surrey and University of Bristol, in collaboration with Poultry Health Services, has determined why various strains of APEC behave so differently. The study, published in Virulence, analysed a colibacillosis outbreak in turkeys in the UK, and found that a strain called ST-101 was the dominant cause of the outbreak, accounting for nearly 60% of cases. This strain of APEC had not been previously reported as the primary cause of a turkey outbreak in the UK. By comparing ST-101 to a variety of high-risk APEC strains, the team from Surrey, led by Dr. Jai Mehat, Dr. James Adams, and Professor Roberto La Ragione, found that the ST-101, ST-95 and ST-140 strains were found to be better at invading and surviving inside chicken gut cells and immune cells (macrophages) compared to the ST-23 and ST-117 strains. However, despite being less effective at invading cells, the ST-117 strain was found to be the most lethal in an insect model of infection, suggesting that different strains cause disease differently. “Our research shows that a onesize-fits-all approach to controlling Avian Pathogenic E. coli (APEC) infections is not effective. Current vaccination strategies often target specific strains, but they may not protect against emerging APEC threats. Therefore, we need to develop new vaccines that can target a variety of APEC strains,” says Dr. Jai Mehat, senior author of the study and Lecturer in Molecular Bacteriology at the University of Surrey. Read more>> New research reveals diverse APEC threats for poultry Photo: University of Surrey
NEWS 12 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE November 2025 As part of Lallemand Animal Nutrition Services, Lallemand Animal Nutrition is launching a comprehensive educational program on ruminant digestive welfare, featuring the newly relaunched ruminantdigestivesystem.com in an enhanced interactive format. The program aims to provide nutritionists, farmers, advisers and veterinarians with valuable training information on critical topics related to the entire ruminant digestive tract and its impact on overall cattle welfare and productivity. Previously focused on rumen health, the relaunched platform now expands to cover the complete ruminant digestive system, Lallemand highlights. The redesigned website introduces interactive learning resources alongside a forward-thinking educational format. These enhancements ensure nutrition professionals remain at the forefront of ruminant digestive health science through ongoing education and access to innovative technical resources. “The future of ruminant production lies in sustainable practices that support herd health naturally,” said Laurent Dussert, Global Category Manager for Ruminants at Lallemand Animal Nutrition. “We’ve transformed years of research and field expertise into an accessible learning platform that equips professionals with practical strategies to optimize digestive health across the entire tract helping reduce reliance on conventional treatments while maintaining strong animal welfare and performance.” Read more>> Lallemand launches ruminant digestive health program The Global Forum for Animal Feed and Feed Regulators, organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in collaboration with the International Feed Industry Federation (IFIF), concluded with the successful 18th International Feed Regulators Meeting (IFRM). The forum was held from October 2-3, 2025. The joint forum and IFRM brought together national and regional feed regulatory authorities, representatives of FAO Members, producer organizations, the scientific community, development organizations, private sector leaders, international financial institutions, donor agencies, civil society, technical media, and grassroots organizations. Participants exchanged experiences and explored how the feed sector can contribute to the sustainable transformation of the livestock sector, with a strong focus on innovation, safety, and collaboration. The forum was officially opened by QU Dongyu, Director-General of FAO, alongside Constance Cullman, Chair of IFIF, and the Ministers of Nigeria and Uganda. Their interventions highlighted the pivotal role of the feed sector in delivering sustainable livestock transformation and global food security. The first session provided a global outlook on feed production and trade, followed by national perspectives from Nigeria, Uganda, the USA, and Uruguay. FAO’s Assistant Director-General, Thanawat Tiensin, outlined the organization’s support to national programmes and policies. A high-level panel with representatives from the African Union Inter-African Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR), the European Federation of Animal Science, the International Finance Corporation, and IFIF discussed collaborative priorities for the future. Read more>> FAO and IFIF conclude 2025 global animal feed forum Photo: IFIF
NEWS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE November 2025 13 LEVUCELL SC rumen speci c live yeast nurtures cows during transition and throughout their lives. It helps optimize rumen health, increase peak milk production and maintain body condition for a positive impact on extending reproductive life. We have the science to prove it. LEVUCELL SC. No other yeast works the same. Not all products are available in all markets nor all claims allowed in all regions. naturally more caring
NEWS 14 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE November 2025 Vilomix Group is making a significant strategic investment in a new factory for the production of premix and mineral feed in Siedlec, Poland. The investment is made through the subsidiary Blattin Polska and is a strategic step in the Vilomix Group's continued international growth. Blattin Polska currently has two compound feed factories in Poland. The new factory is expected to be fully operational by the end of 2026 and will have a capacity of approximately 35-40,000 tonnes per year. The increased production capacity will ensure shorter delivery times, reduced transport costs and more flexible delivery options for Polish farmers. In addition, the factory will serve as a hub for neighbouring markets where Vilomix is already active, further strengthening regional supply chains. “The investment is an important milestone in the Vilomix Group's international growth strategy. Poland is one of our key strategic markets in our FEED FORWARD strategy towards 2028, and this step strengthens our position in one of Europe's most dynamic agricultural regions. It demonstrates our longterm commitment to supplying high-quality premix and mineral feed to farmers across borders,” says Peter Iversen, CEO of the Vilomix Group. At the local level, Blattin Polska sees great opportunities for customers. Blattin Polska's management team, Zbigniew Pustula, Andrzej Mirek and Piotr Pstragowski, explains: “With our own premix and mineral feed production in Poland, we can serve farmers more efficiently with faster deliveries and solutions tailored to local needs. The investment is a strong signal of confidence in our team and the Polish market, and it will provide our customers with significant benefits in terms of flexibility and competitiveness.” With the new factory, Blattin Polska will expand its presence in all major livestock segments and increase its market share in premix and mineral feed. The factory will be equipped with modern production technology and flexible packaging options that ensure high quality and efficiency. Read more>> Vilomix invests in new premix factory in Poland Photo: Vilomix Phytobiotics Futterzusatzstoffe GmbH held its 2025 International IQ Inside Seminar from September 21 to 26, once again bringing together leading experts and partners from around the world. The event combined a guided tour of Phytobiotics’ state-of-the-art production plant in Neuendettelsau, Germany, with two days of high-level scientific exchange in the scenic alpine town of Kufstein, Austria. This year’s overarching theme, “Development and Innovation,” set the tone for an inspiring week of discussion and discovery. The scientific seminar opened with welcoming remarks by Dr. Hermann Roth, CEO, and Kurt Wegleitner, Managing Director of Phytobiotics, who presented the company’s latest innovations and provided insights into its ongoing global growth. They emphasized Phytobiotics’ philosophy of uniting research, innovation, and practical application Phytobiotics highlights innovation and development in animal nutrition
NEWS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE November 2025 15 — a guiding principle that has shaped the company for 25 years and remains central to its success. Looking ahead, Dr. Roth and Mr. Wegleitner also spoke about the future direction of the company, reaffirming that Phytobiotics will continue to remain family-owned, with the next generation of the Roth family ready to carry its legacy forward. The keynote address by Dr. Jessika van Leeuwen, Member of the European Parliament, proved to be one of the true highlights of the seminar. In her presentation, “Farming of the Future in a Fast-Shifting Geopolitical Landscape: The Road to Food Security,” she discussed how global politics, sustainability, and innovation must align to secure the future of food production. Her forward-looking and politically grounded perspective bridged the gap between agricultural science and policymaking, resonating strongly with participants from around the world. The scientific program continued with a diverse series of presentations from international experts. Prof. Dr. Frank Siewerdt from North Carolina State University, USA, examined “Broiler Production: Current Trends and Future Perspectives,” focusing on how genetics and management are shaping more efficient and sustainable poultry systems. Tom Axelgaard, Secretary General of Danish Farmers Abroad, followed with “How and Where Should Pork Be Produced Now and in the Future?”, exploring the economic and ethical dimensions of global pork production. Read more>> Gut health is more than a gut instinct. Improving bird productivity through clean feed. Get the study today. www.anitox.com/broiler-performance Photo: Phytobiotics
NEWS 16 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE November 2025 Volac Wilmar Feed Ingredients launched the upgraded Return on Investment (ROI) Calculator 2.0, which reportedly offers farmers and nutritionists further support in assessing the financial and nutritional impact of rumen-protected fat supplementation in dairy rations globally. According to Paul Fransen, the Developer and Business Development Manager for Volac Wilmar Feed Ingredients, the ROI Calculator 2.0 feeds off the original performance-to-financial correlation ‘return on investment’ model, with more datasets and features to guide on-farm decision making. “The Return on Investment Calculator 2.0 allows farmers anywhere in the world to input their own herd data, such as milk prices, feed costs and fat supplement pricing, for an instant projection on profitability and nutrient digestibility,” explains Fransen. “By tailoring recommendations to individual farm economics, the tool empowers producers to strike a balance between cash flow constraints and long-term herd performance.” Key inputs for the model, including expected milk yield, milk composition and feed efficiency, come from two meta-analyses from Dr. Adam Lock’s group at Michigan State University, US, that collated more than 65 peer-reviewed research papers. The new ROI Calculator 2.0 builds from those data points, giving users the ability to analyse hydrogenated fatty acid products, calcium salts and high-C16 rumen-protected fat supplements at flexible inclusion rates, according to the announcement. Read more>> The University of California, Davis School of Veterinary Medicine launched a new version of the Disease BioPortal, an online platform designed to help veterinarians, producers, and diagnostic labs make faster, data-driven health and biosecurity decisions. The Disease BioPortal makes it easier to track important livestock health issues, spot disease trends early, and make informed decisions to protect animals and operations. Developed by the Center for Animal Disease Modeling and Surveillance under the leadership of Dr. Beatriz Martínez-López, Disease BioPortal integrates diagnostic and field data from multiple sources and delivers interactive maps, dashboards, and predictive modeling in real time. The result: improved outbreak detection, reduced response times, and better farm management strategies. “The adoption by some of the top swine industry producers, large pharma companies and veterinary clinics demonstrates the trust and impact of this platform,” said Dr. Martínez-López, professor of epidemiology and disease modeling at the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. “As we expand to additional sectors, our goal is to provide the same level of support and insight to help safeguard animal health, food systems, and ultimately public health.” Producers and veterinarians already using the platform say it has transformed the way they manage animal health data. Read more>> Volac Wilmar launches tool to assess dairy fat supplements UC Davis launches upgraded Disease BioPortal for farmers and veterinarians Photo: Freepik Image: Adobe Firefly
NEWS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE November 2025 17 Nourishing Sows. Behind every healthy piglet is a healthy sow. Behind every healthy sow is Livelle™ and the producer who makes it all possible. Livelle™ delivers targeted nutrition for highly prolific sows, promoting productivity, piglet livability, and long-term herd performance. Backed by global research and expert formulation, Livelle™ helps producers nourish success from the start. Because when you give sows what they need, they give you everything they’ve got. Nourish what matters most. Scan to learn more.
NEWS 18 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE November 2025 One of the global leaders in sustainable agriculture, Alltech announced the launch of Mycosorb® A+ Evo and Mycosorb® Evo, the next generation in its Mycosorb® range of mycotoxin management solutions. These advanced technologies represent a significant evolution in protecting livestock health and performance against the most challenging multi-mycotoxin threats, Alltech states. Building on Alltech’s decades of experience and expertise in mycotoxin management, the Mycosorb Evo range delivers enhanced mycotoxin-binding efficacy and broader-spectrum coverage, according to the announcement. These solutions have been rigorously developed and tested to provide increased protection against harmful toxins such as deoxynivalenol (DON), fusaric acid (FA) and Penicillium-derived toxins, among other frequently occurring mycotoxins in livestock feed. Data from the Alltech 37+® testing program, together with insights from the annual Alltech Harvest Analysis, have consistently highlighted the ongoing and escalating risk of mycotoxin contamination worldwide. Alltech states that these latest technologies are designed to provide feed and livestock producers with the most advanced and targeted tools available to address this critical challenge. “Producers around the world have long relied on Mycosorb to protect animal health, performance and productivity under the challenges of mycotoxin pressure,” said Dr. Alexandros Yiannikouris, Global Mycotoxin Management Research Group Director at Alltech. Read more>> Alltech introduces next-gen mycotoxin binders Photo: Alltech Tanmiah Food Company, one of the leading vertically integrated poultry and food producers, announced the launch of two new facilities in the central region of Saudi Arabia: A state-of-the-art poultry processing plant in Al Majmaa (Majmaa 2) and a cutting-edge feed mill in Dahna. These additions complement Tanmiah's existing network of hatcheries, feed mills, and processing plants, reinforcing its commitment to advancing food security, enhancing operational efficiency, and supporting local communities with job creation and sustainable development initiatives. The official inauguration ceremony was held at the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture (MEWA) in Riyadh, in the presence of Eng. Abdulrahman Abdulmohsen AlFadley, Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture, along with esteemed dignitaries and distinguished guests, and was attended by Amr Al-Dabbagh, Chairman of Tanmiah, Zulfiqar Hamadani, Group CEO, and a number of Tanmiah's Board Members and senior executives. In pursuit of its vision to become the number one global halal sustainable healthy protein company by 2030, over the past two years, Tanmiah has invested over SAR 1.5 billion (~400 million USD) within the Kingdom, while also facilitating more than SAR 400 million (~106 million USD) in foreign direct investment into the agri-food sector, with the aim of increasing the pace of private investments in this sector through 2030. Read more>> Tanmiah unveils new poultry plant and feed mill Photo: Tanmiah
NEWS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE November 2025 19 Kemin Industries, a global ingredient manufacturer, opened a new regional headquarters and state-of-the-art research laboratory for Kemin Nutrisurance, the company’s business unit dedicated to developing innovative ingredients and solutions for the pet food and rendering industries, in Veronella (VR), Italy, on Thursday, October 9, 2025. According to the announcement, this new facility marks a significant milestone for the company, underscoring its ongoing commitment to investing in innovation, people, and the local community. It represents a strategic expansion that complements the existing production facility and laboratory in Veronella to further strengthen the site’s role as a central hub for Kemin Nutrisurance’s operations across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). Kemin Nutrisurance established a presence in Europe in 2011 with a team of 20 people, which has grown to 125 employees. The new Kemin Nutrisurance regional headquarters will reportedly support the development of a region that currently contributes around 30% of Kemin Nutrisurance’s global revenue and has achieved an average annual growth of over 11% over the past five years. The investment in Veronella covers 3,400 square meters, including 1,000 square meters dedicated to research, and involved more than 30 local companies, generating value for the local economy and community. Read more>> Kemin strengthens pet food business in Europe Photo: Kemin
NEWS 20 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE November 2025 The European Feed Manufacturers' Federation (FEFAC) sent a letter to the Danish EU Farm Council Presidency to share an urgent warning on the imminent risk of essential soy supply chain disruptions linked to the recent “targeted simplification” proposal on European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) of the European Commission. The letter includes a chart on soybean meal price developments over recent months, illustrating the market reactions on September 23, 2025 (following the announcement of ‘imminent’ EUDR postponement) and on October 20, 2025 (when the Commission released its current proposal) as well as FEFAC’s updated EUDR Economic Impact & Feed Supply Chain Disruption Risk Assessment for soybean meal. FEFAC President Pedro Cordero said, “European compound feed manufacturers once again face a ‘frozen’ soy market. Suppliers have withdrawn offers for 2026 deliveries; while remaining 2025 offers have become scarce and subject to sharp increases of respective EUDR price-premiums. Existing purchases of soy products for Q1–Q2 2026 are now clouded by legal uncertainty, as the commission’s proposed six-month postponement of checks and penalties by competent authorities, which may or may not see retroactive enforcement. FEFAC expects that this will translate into soy supply chain disruptions for key soy sourcing origins, ensuing additional cost impacts for the EU livestock sector of up to 1,5 Bio €, thereby strongly undermining the EU Vision on Agriculture & Food, which precisely seeks to boost the competitiveness of the EU livestock sector.” Read more>> ADM expanded its suite of SINCRO services to enhance the consistency and efficiency of farm animal production in Mexico, Indonesia and across Europe. SINCRO is a synchronized ecosystem of smart, data-driven solutions and services designed to support farmers and feed professionals with nutritional insight, feed formulation inputs and continuous monitoring with real-time adjustments for responsive operations management and improvement. Services are delivered by dedicated in-house teams with specialized knowledge across multiple fields, providing expert consulting to farmers and feed professionals, and are supported by digital solutions that can be deployed directly in the field, ADM highlights. For example, an integrator and egg producer in Mexico recently incorporated SINCRO services like near infrared (NIR) technology, mycotoxin analysis and formulation support with ADM feed solutions to improve eggshell quality, ultimately increasing marketable production by 10% and raising annual profits over $200,000. In Indonesia, a key producer of aqua feed is using SINCRO to significantly improve feed formulation performance and accuracy with precise nutritional values. Full year estimated sales for this producer reportedly grew over 60% compared to the previous year. "SINCRO offers a comprehensive, science-based, tailored approach to achieve precision nutrition for all species through the different life stages," said Pierre-Joseph Paoli, President of Growth & Commercial Excellence, ADM Animal Nutrition. Read more>> FEFAC warns of EU soy supply chain disruptions ADM expands animal nutrition and performance services Photo: ADM Photo: Aedka Studio | Shutterstock
NEWS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE November 2025 21 * Germination Optimisation Technology patents: US 9,447,376 & US 9,932,543 phileo-lesaffre.com FASTER STRONGER THE NEW POULTRY PROBIOTIC POWERED BY GO TECHNOLOGY* The information provided in this document is at the best of our knowledge, true and accurate. However, products must only be used in compliance with local laws and regulations and we cannot guarantee freedom of use for every intended application or country. PHS-P-BRO-AP-1804E1-en / Avalone
NEWS 22 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE November 2025 Adisseo, one of the world's leading feed additive specialists dedicated to research and innovation, hosted the IMEA SmartSchool seminar in Istanbul, Turkey on October 14–15, 2025. The event brought together approximately 100 ruminant industry representatives from Africa and the Middle East, along with leading global experts in animal nutrition. Held under the theme “Health for Lifetime Performance”, the event focused particularly on the strategic role of amino acids in ruminant nutrition. The seminar began with a brief welcome speech by Özgür Gültekin, Director of Marketing and Business Development, MEA at Adisseo, and discussed topics such as amino acid–balanced nutrition, protected methionine applications, the effect of nutrition on reproductive performance, and feeding strategies against heat stress. Attendees listened to the latest scientific data from leading academics and Adisseo experts. Professor Dr. Phil Cardoso from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in the US was one of the event's featured speakers. He emphasized that proper nutritional management in dairy cattle is decisive not only for milk yield but also for herd fertility and overall profitability. Cardoso pointed out the importance of an individualized nutritional approach, stating, “The individual needs of each cow must be taken into account; cows in the dry period require as much attention as those in lactation.” He also shared examples from studies showing that cows fed with rumen-protected methionine demonstrated higher growth performance. According to Cardoso, methionine and lysine are among the most critical amino acids for milk yield, reproductive success, and combating inflammation. Adisseo Global Ruminant AA and Protected Nutrients Business Director, Dr. Brian Sloan, celebrating his 38th year with the company in 2025, assessed the transformation of the ruminant nutrition sector over the last thirty years. Sloan noted that in the 1990s, the market was not yet ready for commercial applications of methionine, but today, protected amino acid solutions are central to modern dairy cattle nutrition strategies. Sloan emphasized that heat treatment can reduce the bioavailability of lysine in protein sources, requiring careful management of amino acid balance in rations. IMEA SmartSchool attracted attention not only with presentations but also with case studies, group discussions, and interactive technical sessions. Attendees had the opportunity to examine the effects of amino acid optimization in ruminant nutrition on performance, environmental sustainability, and economic efficiency from various angles. Read more>> Adisseo brings science into practice in ruminant nutrition at IMEA SmartSchool 2025 Bioiberica, a global life science company, announced the launch of its extended Nucleoforce® product line for animal immune and intestinal health. Under the new unified positioning – “Immunity Force, Life Force” – the reimagined range will feature three new functional ingredients designed to address demand for a broader and more aspirational approach to animal nutrition: Nucleoforce® Immunity, Nucleoforce® Performance, and Nucleoforce® High Flowability (HF). In conjunction with the new launches, Bioiberica also shared emerging evidence of the ingredients’ synergistic Bioiberica expands Nucleoforce line for animal immunity and gut health
NEWS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE November 2025 23 benefits when combined with specific bioactive compounds. This combination of new solutions with fresh scientific backing gives pet food, livestock and aquaculture feed manufacturers an even broader selection of efficient and ethically-sourced solutions for essential health, wellbeing and development, the company states. As building blocks of DNA and RNA, nucleotide compounds are fundamental to the function of all life on earth. They are especially critical for the proper development of tissues with a high cell replication rate, such as those of the immune and intestinal systems, and during periods of rapid development or stress. According to the company statement, each containing a nucleotide-rich concentrate naturally obtained from yeast, the original Nucleoforce® range consisted of three high-performance solutions. Each of these was designed to support farmed fish and crustaceans, livestock and pets through periods of stress, rapid development, malnutrition or challenges, during which capacity for endogenous nucleotide synthesis is diminished. The new additions to the portfolio take these benefits to the next level, with ingredients specifically focused for immune health (Nucleoforce® Immunity), enhanced production efficiency (Nucleoforce® Performance) and growth and development (Nucleoforce® HF). Victor Beneito, Director of Animal Nutrition at Bioiberica, commented: “Part of our company mission is to provide high-quality solutions attuned to the needs of our customers and their end-consumers. Our vision for Nucleoforce®, evidenced by the new product launches, expresses this drive to deliver – giving feed and food manufacturers the tailored ingredients they need to help animals grow and thrive.” Read more>> Photo: Bioiberica Rangen Group announced its official launch as a new company in animal nutrition, uniting livestock, pet, and aquaculture businesses under a single brand. With a strong foundation in nutrition expertise, Rangen Group is spotlighted as being built to meet the needs of aquaculture, livestock and pet industries while looking ahead to future challenges and opportunities. “Rangen Group marks an exciting new chapter in animal nutrition,” said Mark G. Essig, CEO of Rangen Group. “We’re bringing together world-class expertise and trusted brands to deliver safe, innovative, and sustainable solutions that help our customers succeed today and prepare for the challenges of tomorrow.” According to the company’s announcement, Rangen Group’s brand identity reflects the company’s commitment to innovation, reliability, and progress across the livestock, pet, and aquaculture industries. It represents a forward-looking approach focused on delivering trusted nutrition solutions and supporting the evolving needs of the markets. For customers and partners, the transition will be seamless, Rangen Group remarks. Products, people, and services remain the same, but the Rangen Group name reflects a broader commitment to advancing nutrition across species and industries. Read more>> Rangen Group debuts in animal nutrition market Photo: Rangen Group
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