NEWS 24 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE January 2026 Innovafeed released a new white paper, developed in collaboration with SPAROS, a leading European R&D center in aquaculture nutrition, with experimental trials conducted by RIASEARCH, on shrimp (Penaeus vannamei) palatability and performance. Reduced feed intake is commonly associated with shrimp diets high in plant protein. To alleviate this, certain marine ingredients such as squid, fish, or krill are included in formulations as attractants and palatants, but they are prone to unstable supply and price volatility. This study evaluated how Innovafeed’s BSFL-derived palatant (Hilucia™) could be integrated into shrimp diets as an alternative, and found that it was a powerful feed effector. According to the white paper, the BSFL-derived palatant displays a strong phago-stimulatory effect, increasing relative feed intake by 7.56% compared to the control feed, demonstrating a palatant or attractant effect comparable to that of squid meal. Dr. Jorge Dias, General Manager at SPAROS, said: “Shrimp fed diets with the BSF-derived palatant showed improved appetite, confirming its value as a natural, sustainable solution for boosting feed attractiveness and performance.” Read more>> Study confirms BSFL-derived palatant boosts shrimp feed intake by 7.56% Photo: Innovafeed Headquartered in Austria and recognized as one of the pioneers in agricultural innovation, Agrovet Animal Health Austria GmbH announced the development of VF Care—a product capable of effectively treating FMD in cows and other ruminants while preventing its spread. Described by the company as a revolutionary breakthrough, this product promises to significantly enhance animal health and welfare by resolving a critical issue for farmers worldwide. Commenting on the new product, Omid Samadijavan, CEO of Agrovet Animal Health Austria GmbH, stated: “We are excited to introduce this innovative product to the livestock industry. Our commitment to improving animal health and supporting farmers lies at the heart of our mission. This feed additive we have developed represents a significant step forward in managing FMD and ensuring the sustainability of livestock farming. FMD is a highly contagious viral infection that affects cloven-hoofed animals and causes severe economic losses in the livestock sector. According to Agrovet, annual global losses from FMD are estimated to range between $1.5 billion and $21 billion, depending on the region and the severity of outbreaks. Currently, there is no specific treatment or antiviral therapy available for FMD in cows or other susceptible livestock. As reported by Agrovet, clinical trials demonstrate that ruminants achieve full recovery from FMD just three days after starting VF Care. The company further emphasizes that by boosting the animals' immune systems, this innovative feed additive excels in combating various viral and bacterial conditions—such as Rinderpest, Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR), mastitis, and Bluetongue—while reducing the risk of transmission within the herd. Read more>> VF Care feed additive holds promise for combating FMD
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