BIOMIN has launched its innovative, next generation phytogenic feed additive, Digestarom® DC, as it fulfills its ambition to become the PFA market leader by 2020.

Digestarom^® DC represents a dramatically new approach to phytogenics,” stated Michael Noonan, Global Product Manager Phytogenics at BIOMIN. “We’ve concentrated our efforts on how to
improve feed conversion, because we know that it’s a core concern for livestock and feed producers around the globe.”

According to the BIOMIN 2017 Phytogenic Feed Additives Survey, enhanced feed efficiency or a better feed conversion ratio (FCR) ranked as the most important benefit of phytogenics to the 1140 industry respondents.

Optimized feed conversion

“Feed conversion improvement is tied to a host of modern production issues, including profitability, improving the low digestibility of alternative feed ingredients, reducing antibiotics, counteracting stressors, and overcoming environmental challenges,” noted Mr Noonan.

“Digestarom^® DC is the result of significant proprietary R&D and leverages the know-how of the longstanding and successful Digestarom product line,” he explained, adding “With a clear and documented mode of...