Animal & Pet Nutrition

Petfood Processing covers the launch of TruGro AOX+ — a polyphenol-rich solution made specifically for the pet nutrition industry. The new ingredient was developed to help processors meet growing consumer demand for more natural, clean-label ingredients that offer health benefits.

TruGro AOX+ is a dual-function, proprietary, polyphenol-rich botanical extracts solution comprised of active compounds scientifically supported to provide healthy joint, weight management, and antioxidative support – while also protecting lipid ingredients in solid substrates from oxidation to aid in the natural preservation of pet food, treats and supplements.

Enjoy this article in Petfood Processing Magazine, featuring input from TruGro® by Layn animal nutrition scientist, Juan Javierre, as he discusses science-based polyphenol-rich weight management solutions for pets.

Layn Natural Ingredients, one of the world’s largest vertically-integrated manufacturers and innovators of natural, functional botanical extract ingredients and solutions, today announced the launch of TruGro® PW, an effective and proven solution validated in randomized in-vivo trials that combines selected polyphenol-rich botanical extracts to help support healthy growth and gut health in piglets post weaning.

Layn Natural Ingredients TruGro^Ⓡ MYC is a potent, polyphenol-rich botanical extract solution for use as an animal feed additive to reduce the negative effects of mycotoxins on production animals. TruGro^Ⓡ MYC contains potent polyphenols – proanthocyanidins and catechins – which are powerful metabolic antioxidants scientifically supported to reduce the negative pathenogenic effects mycotoxins have on production animals, specifically broilers and swine.

Regulatory and consumer demands are driving innovation for botanical solutions???? in animal feed – discover the latest in scientifically supported botanical extracts and actives geared for animal health and performance in this informative article in Milling and Grain by our very own, Juan Antonio Javierre, Layn Natural Ingredients Nutrition Scientist and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.

Layn Natural Ingredients introduces TruGro® EQ, a natural polyphenol-rich botanical extract feed additive scientifically supported to improve laying hen productivity and metabolic health – and significantly improve egg quality. TruGro EQ feed additive for laying hens is comprised of a proprietary caffeine-free solution based on green tea extracts rich in polyphenols and catechins ideally suited to extend the productive life of laying hens, improve Lay Rate and Feed to Egg Conversion Ratio (FCR), and improve the internal quality of eggs, including albumen quality, yolk color, and lipid profile.

The two most prevalent problems dogs suffer from in middle age to seniority are joint ailments and weight issues, which often happen concurrently and can tax heavily on a canine’s quality of life. Thankfully, nature has a solution, where scientifically-supported functional botanical extracts containing active polyphenols offer promising tools for inclusion in pet supplements and treats to provide support and contribute to a better quality of life. Learn more in this technical article by Layn Pet & Animal Nutrition Scientist, Juan Javierre.

The heat of summer greatly affects production animals, including broilers, layers, pigs and ruminants, and functional, polyphenol-rich botanical feed additives by TruGroⓇ by Layn are scientifically supported to help alleviate symptoms of heat stress in animal production. Enjoy this informative article from our very own animal nutrition scientist, Juan Javierre, Ph.D. as published in Feed Strategy magazine.

Whether for humans or pets, increasing consumer demand for natural and healthy products is driving manufacturers to source higher-quality ingredients and innovate product lines.   Our very own Collette Kakuk, VP Global Marketing, expands on how pet parents are looking for functional ingredients for their pets just as they are looking for themselves, including immune support, joint health, gut health, allergy support, weight management, and more.