20 Oct 2025
dsm-firmenich Animal Nutrition & Health and Bayer have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to advance sustainability in the animal agriculture sector.
02 Oct 2025
dsm-firmenich Animal Nutrition & Health (ANH) and Schothorst Feed Research today announced a strategic partnership to drive sustainability in animal nutrition and feed production.
18 Sep 2025
dsm-firmenich Animal Nutrition & Health and FarmTrace, a global farm connection & analytics platform, have announced a strategic partnership to accelerate sustainable farming by removing one of the key barriers to environmental footprint measurement.
12 Sep 2025
dsm-firmenich Animal Nutrition & Health have formed a strategic partnership with the Milk Sustainability Center (MSC) to help improve the sustainability of dairy farming operations.
30 Aug 2025
dsm-firmenich Animal Nutrition & Health (ANH) today inaugurated a new feed additive plant in Jadcherla, Hyderabad, India. The strategic investment aligns with the Government’s “Make in India” initiative and strengthens ANH’s market leading position and growth strategy in India and the Asia-Pacific region.
08 Aug 2025
dsm-firmenich, owner of the Tortuga® animal nutritional supplements brand and FarmTell™ farm management software and consulting, is participating in Agroleite 2025, one of the main events on Brazil's dairy calendar, with new offerings for the sector. During the event, held from August 5 to 8 in Castro (PR), known as the "National Capital of Milk," the company officially announces the launch of the new Lore™ artificial intelligence module, developed to support dairy farm management.
07 Jul 2025
dsm-firmenich Animal Nutrition & Health have reached a pivotal regulatory step following the European Food Safety Authority’s (EFSA) published scientific opinion confirming the safety and efficacy of 25-hydroxycholecalciferol (25-OH-D₃) exclusively produced with Saccharomyces cerevisiae CBS 146008 for salmonids, other fish species, and all other animal species. The confirmation extends the recognized safety and efficacy of Hy-D® beyond poultry, swine, and ruminants to the entire spectrum of terrestrial and aquatic animals.
23 Jun 2025
dsm-firmenich Animal Nutrition & Health has announced the launch of GutServ® Biotics, an innovative postbiotic solution designed to support piglet health, resilience and performance.
15 May 2025
dsm-firmenich Animal Nutrition & Health has announced a strategic partnership with Allix, a global leader in feed formulation software, developed by A-Systems, to measure and manage the environmental footprint of animal feed.
08 May 2025
dsm-firmenich Animal Nutrition & Health has announced a strategic collaboration with Bureau Veritas Solutions Denmark A/S, a global leader in testing, inspection and certification services, to promote a credible sustainability measurement in animal protein production.
04 Mar 2025
dsm-firmenich Animal Nutrition & Health has announced a partnership with Zenkei Company Limited, a premier livestock nutrition company, to advance sustainability in Japan’s feed and egg production sectors. The two organisations have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to implement dsm-firmenich’s Sustell™, the industry-leading life cycle assessment (LCA) platform to measure and improve the environmental footprint of animal proteins.
12 Feb 2025
dsm-firmenich, the leading innovator in nutrition, health and beauty, awarded Naomi D Smith for Excellence in Sustainable Aquaculture and Fisheries. Ms Smith ranked as the top student from the MSc Sustainable Aquaculture programme in the School of Biological and Marine Sciences at the University of Plymouth in the UK.
15 Jan 2025
dsm-firmenich Animal Nutrition & Health has announced a partnership with Tianlai Livestock Group to reduce carbon emissions in the beef cattle industry.
11 Nov 2024
dsm-firmenich, the leading innovator in health, nutrition, and beauty, has secured a favourable first instance judgement in China for patent infringement against Shandong Haineng Bioengineering Co. Ltd., holding that the manufacturing, sales and offer-for-sale of two Haineng swine compound premixes containing 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 constitute unlawful use of dsm-firmenich patented technology.
07 Nov 2024
dsm-firmenich’s Animal Nutrition & Health division, alongside Format Solutions, a leading provider of integrated formulation and feed ERP software, have announced a strategic alliance aimed at quantifying and managing the environmental impact of animal feed.
04 Nov 2024
dsm-firmenich is pleased to announce that Bovaer®, its innovative methane-reducing feed additive, has received market approval for use with dairy and beef cattle in Japan. This approval marks a significant step towards more sustainable agriculture in Japan.
24 Oct 2024
dsm-firmenich, the leading innovator in health, nutrition, and beauty, has announced a pioneering partnership with Bounty Fresh Group (BFG) Philippines, a leading fully integrated poultry producer and food retailer.
18 Oct 2024
dsm-firmenich, the leading innovator in health, nutrition, and beauty, has inaugurated a new production facility in Sete Lagoas, Brazil on October 17. The plant will produce 100,000 tons of supplements annually for the health and nutrition of beef and dairy cattle.
10 Oct 2024
dsm-firmenich, the leading innovator in health, nutrition, and beauty, has announced a strategic partnership with Charoen Pokphand Foods (CPF) Philippines Corporation, a leading agro-industrial and food conglomerate.
24 Sep 2024
dsm-firmenich, the leading innovator in nutrition, health and beauty, is pleased to announce the approval of HiPhorius™ for all poultry species for fattening or reared for laying or reared for breeding, sows of all Suidae species and all fin fish in the European Union.
16 Sep 2024
dsm-firmenich is delighted to announce the opening of its new Animal Nutrition & Health premix and additives manufacturing plant in Sadat City, Egypt.
09 Sep 2024
dsm-firmenich is pleased to announce that Bovaer®, its innovative methane-reducing feed additive, has received market approval for use with beef cattle in South Korea, making it the first product the country has approved for this purpose. This approval marks a significant step towards more sustainable agriculture in South Korea, allowing farmers to effectively and immediately reduce methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas.
05 Sep 2024
In our Nutri.Mail of 25/04/2024 on the latest developments on the legislation with respect to the new European approval of Hy-D® among other products unfortunately a redactional error was made. In this message it was wrongfully stated that the common use of Hy-D® with other sources of 1,25 (OH)2cholecalciferol from Solanum glaucophylum (eg. Panbonis) is prohibited by law.
05 Aug 2024
dsm-firmenich, the leading innovator in health, nutrition, and beauty, has expanded Sustell™, the leading life cycle assessment (LCA) platform for animal protein, to meet the environmental footprinting needs of the beef industry.
24 Jun 2024
dsm-firmenich, the leading innovator in health, nutrition, and beauty has recently launched a shrimp module for Sustell™, allowing shrimp farmers to map, reduce the full environmental footprint of their operations and meet environmental sustainability targets.
19 Jun 2024
dsm-firmenich, the leading innovator in health, nutrition, and beauty, and BESTMIX Software, a leader in feed and pet food production solutions, announce their strategic partnership to measure and manage the environmental footprint of animal feed.
06 Jun 2024
dsm-firmenich, the leading innovator in nutrition, health and beauty, presented a new Digital Disruptor award for game-changing technologies within the beef and dairy sector at this year’s Global Ruminant Day event held on 4th to 6th of June in Vienna, Austria.
15 Apr 2024
dsm-firmenich, the leading innovator in nutrition, health and beauty, is pleased to announce that today it received a renewal of the European Union authorization for 25OHD3 from Saccharomyces cerevisiae CBS 146008 in poultry and pigs and extension for its use in ruminants, based on its Hy-D® scientific dossier submitted to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). 25OHD3 (Hy-D®, the unique form from dsm-firmenich) is the main circulating form of vitamin D3 in humans and animals, and sufficient levels are associated with improvements in animal health and performance.
04 Apr 2024
dsm-firmenich, the leading innovator in health, nutrition, and beauty, and its alliance partner Novonesis are delighted to announce the EU regulatory approval of the innovative feed protease ProAct 360™.
02 Apr 2024
dsm-firmenich, innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, announces that IFC, the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets and a member of the World Bank Group, has recently agreed to use dsm-firmenich’s Sustell™ in a program in Brazil to monitor emissions in the dairy supply chain.
25 Mar 2024
dsm-firmenich, the leading innovator in nutrition, health and beauty, and Agrifirm, a leading agricultural cooperative, announce their strategic partnership to create a platform for poultry performance optimisation, focused on health and sustainability.
19 Mar 2024
dsm-firmenich's and Deloitte’s new partnership to create new opportunities related to sustainability in the animal protein value chain through life cycle assessment with Sustell™
20 Feb 2024
dsm-firmenich, the leading innovator in health, nutrition, and beauty, and Donau Soja, an international non-profit organisation supporting sustainable European soya, are proud to announce their partnership to highlight the environmental footprint of animal feeds and feed ingredients using SustellTM, the leading LCA platform for the animal protein value chain.
06 Feb 2024
dsm-firmenich, innovator in nutrition, health and beauty, announces its membership in Donau Soja, a multi-stakeholder, not-for profit membership organization.
31 Jan 2024
The Canadian authorities today granted market authorization for Bovaer®, a methane reducing feed ingredient for cattle, which enables dairy and beef farmers to substantially lower their carbon footprint.
18 Jan 2024
dsm-firmenich, the leading innovator in health, nutrition, and beauty, has recently launched a marine fish module for Sustell™, allowing aquaculture producers of sea bass and sea bream to map the full environmental footprint of their operations.
22 Dec 2023
The authorities in the United Kingdom today approved marketing for the methane-reducing feed additive Bovaer®, now available in 57 countries worldwide.
06 Nov 2023
First-of-its-kind agreement on sustainability data for farmers, processors, food manufacturers and retail brand owners
06 Sep 2023
Grupo Almar, one of the top 5 shrimp producers in the world and dsm-firmenich, a global leader in health, nutrition, and beauty, announce a joint multi-year commitment to measure and improve Grupo Almar’s environmental footprint using Sustell™, dsm-firmenich’s intelligent sustainability service.
04 Sep 2023
Trials conducted at CERZOO, dairy farm of Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore in Piacenza, Italy, confirm efficacy of Bovaer, dsm-firmenich’s methane-reducing feed supplement for ruminants, achieving reductions close to 50% in methane emissions.
20 Jun 2023
dsm-firmenich, the leading innovator in health, nutrition, and beauty, has initiated legal action in China for patent infringement against Shandong Haineng Bioengineering Co. Ltd., asserting that certain Haineng swine compound premix containing 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 constitutes unlawful use of dsm-firmenich patented technology.
30 Mar 2023
dsm-firmenich, a global purpose-led science-based company, launches new technology, Digital SalmoFan™, to accurately measure fillet color throughout the entire value chain.
27 Feb 2023
dsm-firmenich, a global purpose-led science-based company, confirms that it is resuming Rovimix® Vitamin A production in Sisseln, Switzerland.
30 Jan 2023
dsm-firmenich, a global purpose-led science-based company, and Foundation Earth, an independent, non-profit organization issuing front-of-pack Eco Impact scores on food products, announce their agreement to cooperate on eco-labeling of food and beverages to empower consumers to make more sustainable food choices based on transparent and credible information.
30 Nov 2022
dsm-firmenich, a global purpose-led science-based company active in Health, Nutrition and Bioscience, today began construction of a new manufacturing facility at its site in Dalry, Scotland. The plant will significantly increase global production of Bovaer®, dsm-firmenich’s unique methane-reducing feed additive for cattle. In an official groundbreaking ceremony attended by the First Minister of Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon, and Dimitri de Vreeze, Co-CEO of dsm-firmenich, the company marked the next step in its plan to use Bovaer® to reduce global methane emissions and contribute to worldwide methane reduction targets.
21 Nov 2022
dsm-firmenich, a global purpose-led science-based company, today announces a halt to Rovimix® Vitamin A production in Sisseln, Switzerland, for at least 2 months commencing January 2, 2023. Rovimix® Vitamin E-50 production will be significantly impacted as well due to its common upstream infrastructure.
31 Oct 2022
dsm-firmenich, the global purpose-led science-based company, has announced the update of its OVN Optimum Vitamin Nutrition® guidelines to deliver sustainable farming practices. OVN™, produced with a low environmental footprint, improves animal health and welfare by providing animals with high-quality vitamins in the optimal amount.
01 Sep 2022
dsm-firmenich, a global purpose-led science-based company, today announces the completion of its acquisition of Prodap, a leading animal nutrition and technology company in Brazil, which was first announced on 7 June 2022.
09 Aug 2022
dsm-firmenich, a global purpose-led science-based company, announces the introduction of Symphiome™, a first-of-its-kind precision biotic designed to precisely orchestrate microbiome metabolism in poultry flocks in order to support good gut health, growth, welfare and sustainability.
03 Aug 2022
dsm-firmenich Animal Nutrition and Health — a global science-based company focused on nutrition, health and sustainable living — announced the FDA approval of a novel enzyme, fumonisin esterase, to help poultry producers manage mycotoxins in feed.
14 Jun 2022
dsm-firmenich Animal Nutrition and Health — a global science-based company focused on nutrition, health and sustainable living — announced the FDA approval of a new enzyme, fumonisin esterase, and shared updates on their North America mycotoxin survey at a World Pork Expo press conference on June 9.
13 Jun 2022
dsm-firmenich, a global purpose-led science-based company, announces the introduction of its intelligent sustainability service Sustell™ to the aquaculture industry. Sustell™ delivers accurate, simple, and actionable farm-level solutions to improve the environmental footprint and profitability of animal protein production.
07 Jun 2022
dsm-firmenich, a global purpose-led science-based company, announces it has reached an agreement to acquire Prodap, a Brazilian animal nutrition and technology company that combines technology offerings, consulting services, and customized nutritional solutions to drive efficiency and sustainability in animal farming.
27 Apr 2022
Elanco Animal Health Incorporated (ELAN: NYSE) and dsm-firmenich have created a strategic alliance connecting two leading, sustainability-focused companies to address one of society’s most significant opportunities of the decade, mitigating climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions from farming. Elanco has secured the exclusive U.S. licensing rights to develop, manufacture and commercialize Bovaer® for beef and dairy cattle.
08 Mar 2022
dsm-firmenich, a global purpose-led science-based company, has achieved International Organisation Standard (ISO) lifecycle assessment assurance by DNV for its intelligent sustainability service Sustell™.
24 Feb 2022
dsm-firmenich, a global purpose-led science-based company, announces that European Union (EU) member states approved the marketing of the methane-reducing feed additive for dairy cows, Bovaer®, in the EU. After inclusion in the EU registry, expected in the coming weeks, it is the first time a feed additive authorised in the EU for environmental benefits can be marketed. This marks a significant milestone for dsm-firmenich, paving the way for Bovaer® to revolutionize the dairy market.
25 Jan 2022
HiPhorius™ is a complete phytase solution designed to help producers achieve sustainable and profitable protein production. Its commercial release will improve the market standard for phytase technology and enable access to high potency phytase, giving producers more flexibility in diet optimization.
14 Jan 2022
dsm-firmenich and CPF (Thailand) have signed an MOU to implement dsm-firmenich’s recently launched sustainability service Sustell™, the first of its kind, holistic animal protein sustainability service that measures and provides real data-based, independent guidance and solutions at the farm level for profitably improving the sustainability of animal protein production.
19 Nov 2021
dsm-firmenich has received a positive European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) opinion for the use of its novel methane-reducing feed additive for ruminants, Bovaer®, in the European Union. The EFSA opinion confirms that the feed additive reduces enteric methane emissions from dairy cows and is safe for the animal and the consumer.
09 Nov 2021
dsm-firmenich is planning to realize large scale production capacity for its novel methane-reducing feed additive for ruminants, Bovaer® with a new plant at its existing site in Dalry, Scotland, supported by Scottish Enterprise.
07 Oct 2021
The facilities will be used to conduct nutritional analyses to help farmers improve the nutrition, health and sustainability of livestock.
09 Sep 2021
These first market authorizations, covering beef, dairy, sheep and goats, mark a significant milestone for dsm-firmenich.
27 Jul 2021
dsm-firmenich acquires biotech start-up Midori, developers of breakthrough eubiotics for more sustainable animal farming.
08 Jun 2021
The dsm-firmenich|Novozymes Feed Enzymes Alliance today announces the commercial release of its breakthrough second-generation protease, ProAct 360™.
06 May 2021
By providing deep insights into farm-level emissions Sustell™ opens new possibilities for the wider value chain.
06 Apr 2021
Price rise for non-contracted business, effective immediately.
01 Mar 2021
China's Supreme People’s Court confirms judgement against Anhui Tiger for production of key vitamin B intermediate.
28 Jan 2021
Dairy consortium's 3 month trial resulted in emissions reduction of between 27% and 40% per cow depending on diet and dose.
21 Jan 2021
Platform offers solutions to reduce animal farming's environmental impact in terms of GHG emissions and biodiversity loss.
Breakthrough trial by leading Canadian research consortium and DSM saw reduction of nearly 1,500 tonnes in greenhouse gas emissions.
The new plant aims to meet increasing local demand for high-quality premix solutions and significantly expands dsm-firmenich's footprint in China.
New supply from Yimante JV to compensate for delayed maintenance shutdown of vitamin E plant in Sisseln begin 2021.
DSM acquires Erber's Biomin specialty animal nutrition and health & Romer Labs food/feed safety diagnostics businesses.
The leading animal nutrition and health company aims to transform the sustainability of producing animal protein for a growing population.
dsm-firmenich adds Erber Group’s mycotoxin risk and gut health performance management and food and feed safety diagnostic solutions to portfolio.
Partnership focuses on three key research areas: animal gut health, precision nutrition and data-driven decision making for animal health.
Of the 13 commonly accepted vitamins, all except vitamin C are present in the egg. The lipid-rich yolk acts as a primary reservoir for fat-soluble vitamins, as well as their water-soluble counterparts.
Of the 13 commonly accepted vitamins, all except vitamin C are present in the egg. The lipid-rich yolk acts as a primary reservoir for fat-soluble vitamins, as well as their water-soluble counterparts.
Color is one of the most important factors affecting consumer choices through sensory evaluation of food, including egg yolks. In most countries, golden yolks have been traditionally associated with good health, and despite regional differences on the preferred shade of red and yellow; intense, bright colors are recognized as a sign of a healthy yolk.
With the global population set to increase to 10 billion by 2050, we can expect significant growth in the demand for protein. This includes plant-based protein as well as protein from animal sources. It is putting significant pressure on the environment and the resources of the planet.
Consortium comprising dsm-firmenich, Wageningen University & Research, FrieslandCampina, Agrifirm, De Heus & ForFarmers to trial Bovaer®.
Swine are considered more profitable when sows and gilts produce more, healthy piglets over their lifetime.
About 20 years ago, the use of feed antibiotics and some other antimicrobial compounds, used as performance enhancers became the target of increasing public criticism and a topic of political controversy (particularly in the EU countries). As the first country in Europe, Sweden banned the use of antimicrobial growth promoters as early as 1986.
Correct management and adapting diets to a dog’s changing nutritional requirements over their entire lifespan is essential for long-term health, wellness and longevity.
The chart below illustrates the progression of dental disease that is as common for dogs and cats as it is for humans.
Like humans, dogs are living longer and therefore spend a longer period of life as a senior. With this growth in the ageing dog population, more pet parents are experiencing the strain of having an older dog presenting with a decline in cognitive function. This condition is called Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome (CDS) and is compared to Alzheimer’s disease in humans.
Eggs are recognized as having a low greenhouse gas (GHG) footprint compared to meat and milk and offer an affordable, safe and accessible form of nutrition for populations worldwide.
JV consists of vitamin E production facilities in Jingzhou and a minority shareholding in Nenter’s intermediates facility in Shishou, China.
The name “Vitamin” was created by research scientist Casimir Funk over 100 years where he identified that some dietary compounds, which if not present, led to the development of certain diseases. He believed these essential dietary compounds were amines and derived name “Vitamin” by combining the Latin word “vita” meaning “life” with the chemical term “amine”.
Innovation program developing specialty forms of the methane inhibitor 3-NOP specific for the New Zealand market.
Feed additive cuts methane emissions from dairy cows by +/-30%, with its efficacy confirmed in 26 global peer-reviewed studies.
Commercial-scale $200 million facility for production of omega-3 EPA & DHA from natural marine algae opens in Nebraska (US).
DSM Animal Nutrition & Health is taking part in “Farming for Generations” a new alliance of agricultural sector leaders who are coming together in a unique project to support farmers to adopt regenerative agricultural practices that preserve and renew our planet’s resources, respect animal welfare and ensure the long-term economic viability of farms for the next generations.
Considering the debate on the environmental cost of animal protein production, it is vitally important to consider ways of reducing loss and waste of this valuable protein source.
The environmental challenges are huge to meet the growing need for food worldwide. Rethinking the way the food system works is key to delivering healthy, sustainable food to a growing population and protecting the planet. While no single solution is sufficient, reducing food loss and waste is crucial.
DSM’s investment will support sustainable growth of the Thai aquaculture industry by providing solutions that improve yields and circularity.
Fueled by escalating population growth, global demand for sustainable animal protein is growing, placing increasing pressure on the planet’s finite resources. But what does ‘sustainable animal protein’ mean in practical terms, and how can it be transformed from a business value into a business driver?
Predictions from the World Resources Institute indicate that world demand for animal protein will swell to 445 million tons per year by 2050, or by 70% compared to today.
Emissions at vitamin production facility in Sisseln, Switzerland cut by 50,000 tons/year due to new biomass heat and power plant on site.
There is a growing body of evidence demonstrating that antioxidants benefit both man and animals. They manage the damaging impact of free radicals on the body.
One thing that still occurs in the swine industry sometimes is mulberry heart disease in the nursery pigs and it's not very common but when it does occur, it's a few pigs and it might be an indication that there's a need for improving supplementation levels to reduce the potential for losses due that mulberry heart disease, which is characteristic of either vitamin E or selenium deficiency.
Optimal gastrointestinal function is influenced by many factors, including gut microbiota and the way it interacts with the host. In fact, the gastrointestinal microbiota has proven to modulate the development of the gastrointestinal tract and improve its morphology, stimulating the development of the gastrointestinal immune system, promoting host nutrition and reducing gastrointestinal pathogens.
dsm-firmenich outlines innovative and scalable solutions to meet the rising demand for sustainable animal protein at its Sustainability Forum in Tokyo, Japan.
Just like human athletes, canine athletes need specialist nutrition, supported by appropriate training to perform at their very best. When considering the active dog, it is easy to think of the extremes, the Greyhound and endurance racing Husky, from which much information on canine nutritional requirements for activity have been generated.
Food quality is high on the consumers agenda, not only for themselves but also for their furry children due to highly publicized pet food fraud scandals, pet food recalls related to vitamins, an overall increase in nutritional health awareness, and pet humanization.
Pet food products are highly regulated, from the ingredients used, through to production, marketing and sales. This need for tight regulation and control is only right. Pets are important family members, and just like children, they depend on us to provide safe, nourishing food that supports their lifelong health and wellbeing.
Following the European ban of antibiotic growth promoters (AGPs) in 2006, the use of organic acids in animal nutrition has gained significant importance in the feed industry.
The use of organic acids in pig farming is not as a new technology: it was early found that piglets have difficulty in digesting diets containing vegetable proteins, mainly because of insufficient stomach acidification.
With the world’s population expected to reach 9.7 billion by 2050 and demand for more nutrient-dense, healthy nutrition increasing across geographies, it is estimated that aquaculture will need to increase production by 30–40 million tons by 2030 to keep up with the current rate of consumption.
dsm-firmenich will create a 75/25 joint venture with Nenter & Co., Inc., which will include all Nenter’s production and related assets for Vitamin E.
EAT-Lancet Commission underlines the need to collectively and decisively rethink the composition of our diets and the way our food is produced.
Launched at the 22nd European Symposium in Poultry Nutrition (ESPN 2019), Balancius™ is now available in the EU.
DSM is the first to join the new International Egg Commission (IEC) partner program, as the sole IEC Value Chain Partner for Feed Additives and Sustainability.
Tina Wang wins 2019 World Veterinary Poultry Association (WVPA) – Zoetis Young Poultry Veterinarian of the Year.
