dsm-firmenich Animal Nutrition and Health has revealed its Verax™ precision service for layer producers, which uses machine learning and real-time insights to help predict poultry health and performance challenges and improve productivity.
dsm-firmenich Animal Nutrition & Health has unveiled the global launch of its Verax™ machine learning-based precision service for layers, designed to transform how egg producing farms can manage their animal health, welfare, and productivity.
By applying advanced data analytics, the service reportedly enables producers to predict performance drops, stress events, and health challenges. This first of its kind early-warning capability empowers farmers to intervene proactively, reducing losses, improving livability, and enhancing egg production.
“This launch marks a pivotal step in our journey to make poultry farming more predictive, more responsive, and more sustainable,” said Scott Cavey, Head of Precision Nutrition & Health at dsm-firmenich Animal Nutrition & Health. “By combining machine learning with real-time blood biomarker insights, we’re helping producers move from reactive to proactive management—improving both profitability and operational outcomes.”
“Smart farming demands more than technology—it requires insight from inside of the bird,” noted Cavey. “Our precision service portfolio leverages advanced software experience, artificial intelligence algorithms and expert consultants to help producers make better decisions for their animals and their business.”
The rollout of Verax™ for layers will initially be available to leading global layer producers, dsm-firmenich states. The service is part of the company’s broader Precision Services portfolio, which combines digital diagnostics, consultancy, and tailored nutrition to support profitable, sustainable food production.
This launch follows several years of successful development and deployment of Verax™ in commercial broiler operations, with producers across the globe reporting improved confidence in decision-making and reduced reliance on antibiotics.
According to the announcement, the Verax™ service integrates seamlessly with existing farm management systems and is supported by dsm-firmenich’s global network of poultry experts and digital consultants. The launch of the service for layers extends the benefits to more of the poultry ecosystem. The company continues to develop and update the Verax™ service, with plans to extend its application to poultry breeders and other monogastric farm animals in the future.
