5. Proteon
The Lodz, Poland-based animal health company Proteon focuses on the use of phages – or viruses that attack specif- ic types of bacteria. This approach could be a promising al- ternative to antibiotics. The company already has a phage product ready against salmonella in poultry while it is waiting for the EU to give its regulatory approval for the marketing for this type of animal health strategy, COO Mat- thew Tebeau said. In the meantime, the company is work- ing on more products for pigs, aqua, dairy and poultry.
Matthew Tebeau, Proteon
The Animal AgTech Summit drew about 250 agtech experts worldwide to Amsterdam in September.
3. ViroVet
Traditionally, viruses can be prevented by using vaccines – but there are more ways to deal with viruses. ‘Anti-virals’ are known in human medicine; they are elements block- ing the virus from replicating. An approach like this can be used with any virus – it’s regulatory matters and food safety concerns that makes it a lengthy process before it can hit the market. An antiviral against ASF, if allowed/ necessary under emergency legislation, could be ready for use late last year, said CEO Erwin Blomsma.
4. Unibio
The company Unibio, headquartered in London, UK, but having a strong base in Denmark, uses waste to begin something new. It converts methane into protein that can be used for animal nutrition, using a U-Loop Fermentor. Most attention so far has gone out to aquaculture, but the company also presented figures from a small-size trial in post-weaning piglets. According to slides presented, the animals did not experience any increase in diarrhoea when compared to using zinc oxide in the feed.
Erwin Blomsma, ViroVet
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