Bio-Succinic Acid Demonstrates Substantial Benefits Toward Growth Performance in Animal Feed Commercial Trial

BioAmber Inc announced the results of an independent commercial trial conducted with a leading North American feed formulator, on the effectiveness of BioAmber’s Bio-Succinic Acid as an ingredient in Animal Feed for nursery pigs

In a commercial study feed supplementation demonstrated substantial benefits towards the growth performance and gut health in nursery pigs under dietary and environmental challenges. Specifically, the addition of bio-succinic acid to feed resulted in material increases in the average daily weight gain of nursery pigs. In another series of studies, in vitro tests have confirmed that BIO-SA™ exhibits antimicrobial activity against certain microorganisms at lower concentrations than other organic acids. Results indicate that BIO-SA™ in feed additives could improve overall growth performance and reduce detrimental animal health conditions.

“These studies show that our product could play an important role in antibiotic replacement”

 

Succinic acid is listed by The Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) and the European Union Register of Feed Additives, for immediate use in animal feed formulations.

BioAmber CEO Richard Eno stated, “Animal feed represents an extremely large market opportunity for BioAmber, and these studies show that our product could play an important role in antibiotic replacement. BIO-SA™ can assist the Animal Feed industry’s continued move away from antibiotics as well as its ongoing drive for enhanced feed productivity, while at the same time improving the overall sustainability of the supply chain. Formulation and early stage market testing continues as we move towards ongoing, commercial sales in this important sector.”