NEWS 30 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE February 2026 Amlan® International, one of the global leaders in mineral-based feed additives, exhibited at the International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) 2026. The company explained to visitors at its booth how science-backed solutions can help optimize gut health, feed efficiency and profitability in antibiotic-free poultry production. As poultry producers continue to move away from antibiotic growth promoters, maintaining profitability under real-world production pressure has become increasingly complex. With feed representing up to 70% of total production costs, feed efficiency is a primary driver of economic performance. Subclinical disease, pathogenic bacteria, and biotoxins can persist even in flocks that appear healthy, quietly eroding margins by suppressing feed intake, compromising gut integrity, impairing nutrient utilization, and diverting energy away from growth. “Today’s producers are facing unprecedented pressure to perform without antibiotics while still protecting margins,” said Dr. Wade Robey, President of Amlan International. “Our focus is on delivering proven, natural solutions that help customers maintain consistent performance when it matters most — in real production environments, not just controlled trials.” During IPPE 2026, Amlan spotlighted how Varium®, a natural alternative to antibiotic growth promoters, helps improve feed efficiency and performance in antibiotic-free systems. Read more>> Layn Natural Ingredients, one of the world’s largest manufacturers and innovators of polyphenol-rich botanical extract solutions, announced the debut of TruGro FERTIVA at the 2026 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE). The company showcased the new solution at its booth, highlighting its expanding portfolio of science-backed botanical technologies for poultry production. According to the statement, TruGro FERTIVA is a proprietary blend of polyphenol-rich botanical extracts designed to counteract the negative impact of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in breeder roosters and hens throughout the reproductive cycle. The launch further strengthens Layn’s TruGro portfolio of natural solutions that help optimize fertility, hatchability, and long-term breeder performance. Polyphenols comprise a diverse class of more than 8,000 naturally occurring compounds, many of which function as metabolic antioxidants. These bioactives help reduce oxidative stress in specific target organs, improving ROS-mediated conditions that can compromise reproductive efficiency and longevity in production species. “TruGro FERTIVA is a natural, research-driven tool that helps maintain parent stock performance at peak levels,” said Mary Joe Fernandez, Global Vice President Sales and Business Development at Layn Natural Ingredients. “By mitigating oxidative stress, it supports fertility and breeder longevity, reduces premature performance decline, and ultimately enhances chick quality and vitality, while helping producers manage replacement costs.” Read more>> Amlan International focuses on gut health and feed efficiency at IPPE Layn introduces new fertility solution for breeders at IPPE
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