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I always say I am a poop watcher because a diet can meet every specification on paper while the animals themselves tell a completely different story. Lowering crude protein and relying on synthetic amino acids offers clear benefits, but true performance depends on what happens between intake and manure. By looking closely at protein quality, peptide absorption, and nonessential amino acid balance, we can move beyond simple least-cost calculations to build diets that truly support animal biology.

Alltech has reshaped its U.S. specialty ingredients division with a new leadership structure designed to align commercial execution across major animal protein sectors. By appointing dedicated general managers for dairy, beef, poultry, pork, and feed mills, the global animal nutrition leader aims to accelerate technical innovation and navigate complex agricultural value chains over the coming decade.

Evonik achieved a 24 percent increase in second-quarter adjusted EBITDA to €630 million, bolstered by higher sales volumes and prices in its Animal Nutrition business. Regional shipping bottlenecks outside Europe temporarily constrained Asian competitors, creating an economic windfall that prompted the specialty chemicals producer to raise its full-year guidance.

Novus has appointed Michaela Braun as Swine Sales Manager in North America, expanding her role within the company as she transitions from feed systems specialization to direct customer support for swine producers.

EW Nutrition has announced a phased plan to increase its stake in GRASP to full ownership over the next four years, strengthening their long-standing partnership and supporting GRASP’s continued operations and growth in Brazil.