Novus International, Inc.

Is grow-finish profitability hiding in plain sight? Feed is the largest cost in grow-finish production, but it is only one part of the profitability equation. Feed efficiency, survivability and overall pig performance can all influence economic outcomes and should be considered together when evaluating nutrition strategies. On October 22, join NOVUS technical experts for a Pig Progress webinar examining the factors that can influence grow-finish profitability and how those factors translate across European production systems. The discussion will explore why feed conversion and survivability should be evaluated together, the role of trace mineral source when considering performance and economic outcomes, and practical observations from both Northern and Southern Europe. Whether you formulate diets, advise producers or manage commercial swine production, this webinar will provide practical perspectives to consider when evaluating nutrition strategies beyond ingredient cost alone. October 22 | Register to attend: https://lnkd.in/etjNuqXf #SwineNutrition #SwineProduction #AnimalNutrition #FeedEfficiency #PigProgress

Celebrating Emerging Leaders in Dairy Research At this year’s EAAP Annual Meeting, we’re proud to recognize Rebecca El Hawat, recipient of the 2025 NOVUS Award. The NOVUS Award recognizes excellence in dairy research and innovation among early-career researchers, helping create opportunities for promising scientists to share their work, connect with industry experts, and grow their careers. Rebecca’s research explores dairy cow biology as an integrated system, connecting rumen microbiology, metabolism, production, and sustainability. Join us in congratulating Rebecca and celebrating the important role emerging researchers play in advancing the future of dairy science. #EAAP2026 #DairyScience #DairyResearch #AnimalNutrition #NOVUS

It’s not about the journey. It’s about the outcome. When discussing trace mineral nutrition, the question is not just how a mineral travels through the digestive tract. It is whether it ultimately reaches the tissues where it can be utilized by the animal. The chemically neutral, bis-chelated structure of MINTREX® Bis-Chelated Trace Mineral helps protect the mineral from interactions with dietary antagonists, such as feedstuffs and other minerals, as it moves through the gastrointestinal tract. Studies indicate tissue enrichment under the conditions evaluated, giving nutritionists another tool to consider when making informed supplementation decisions. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g5wr_6fq

Dr. Roberto Barea is heading to the 17th European Symposium of Porcine Health Management (ESPHM) to share the results of a recent commercial trial featuring 30,000 pigs. The results show how protected benzoic acid can support both gut health in piglets and livability during the early post-weaning phase. Don’t miss Dr. Barea’s poster session on May 14 during lunch at ESPHM in Italy. https://lnkd.in/gXai5yek #NOVUSint #ESPHM2026 #Swine #Piglets #AnimalNutrition

El Dr. Roberto Barea viajará al 17.º Simposio Europeo de Manejo de la Salud Porcina (ESPHM) para compartir los resultados de un ensayo comercial reciente con 30,000 cerdos. Los resultados muestran cómo el ácido benzoico protegido puede apoyar tanto la salud intestinal de los lechones como la supervivencia durante la fase inicial posdestete. No se pierda la sesión de póster del Dr. Barea el 14 de mayo durante el almuerzo en el ESPHM en Italia. https://lnkd.in/grHCYwk5 #NOVUSint #ESPHM2026 #Porcino #Lechones #NutriciónAnimal

Soybean meal is the backbone of global animal nutrition, but are we overlooking what’s inside it? When we talk about soybean quality, protein levels often get the spotlight. But anti-nutritional factors (ANFs) tell a different story, one that directly impacts performance, digestibility, and profitability. Among these ANFs, trypsin inhibitors (TIs) remain one of the most underestimated risks. They are naturally occurring plant defense compounds They directly reduce protein digestion by inhibiting key enzymes And importantly - they persist, even after heat processing In fact, research shows: No truly “safe” level of trypsin inhibitors exists Even small increases can reduce amino acid digestibility and feed efficiency Over 75% of global soybean meal samples exceed practical TI thresholds When ANFs like trypsin inhibitors go unmanaged, the cost shows up in animal performance, feed efficiency and return on investment. If you're rethinking how you evaluate soybean meal, this white paper is a must-read: Outsmarting Trypsin Inhibitors Click to download: https://lnkd.in/grTaW_Rk #NOVUSint #SoybeanMeal #PoultryNutrition #ANF #ProteinEfficiency #TrypsinInhibitor