Animal Health and Nutrition

Vitamin D deficiency is a widespread concern in many regions, and farmed salmon enhanced with naturally elevated levels of the nutrient could help address this gap in daily dietary intake.

The deal, announced on July 10, is expected to reinforce vaccine production and disease response capabilities across sub-Saharan Africa, although financial terms remain undisclosed.

Authorities and developers believe digital tools will modernize the sector and equip rural communities with access to timely and actionable animal health services.

DSM-Firmenich confirmed in early 2024 that it intends to carve out the ANH division by the end of 2025.

Despite the easing of bans, Brazil’s poultry exports took a significant hit in June, with fresh chicken meat shipments falling by 23% to 314,000 tons.

Currently, most poultry vaccines are produced using embryonated chicken eggs (ECE), a system burdened by high costs, ethical concerns, and supply chain vulnerabilities.

The launch comes at a time when pig producers worldwide are grappling with the challenges of managing early-life stress in piglets, particularly during critical transition periods, such as weaning.

This disease attacks the lungs of cattle and buffalo and spreads through airborne droplets from infected animals. It disease is endemic in Kenya, especially in pastoralist regions.

Brazil is one of the world’s largest meat exporters, and this status opens doors to new markets while boosting confidence in animal product safety.

In parallel with the Enhanz launch, NutriQuest also unveiled AcidLyte during the World Pork Expo, a swine hydration and gut health product aimed at improving piglet vitality and resilience.