BOSTON and CHESTERFIELD, Mo. , Sept. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Ginkgo Bioworks (NYSE: DNA ), which is building the leading platform for cell programming and biosecurity, announced its new partnership with NOVUS International, an innovator and leader in intelligent nutrition, to develop advanced feed additives designed to meet the evolving needs of the animal agriculture industry.
By utilizing Ginkgo Enzyme Services , NOVUS will work with Ginkgo to build more efficient enzymes that can be produced cost-effectively. With the agricultural sector facing heightened volatility, including rising feed costs and tightening margins, NOVUS is committed to supporting its customers by optimizing the health and performance of livestock. This partnership aims to bring cutting-edge technologies to market, enhancing the sustainability and efficiency of animal production systems.
These innovations are intended to improve the overall well-being of chickens, pigs, and cows, thereby supporting producers in delivering nutritious and affordable animal products to consumers. Abishek Shingote, Associate VP of Global Strategic Marketing, Technology, and Innovation at NOVUS, highlighted the partnership's potential : "With the challenges and volatility facing the agriculture industry, a multifactorial approach is needed for producers to meet their financial goals and end customers to continue to enjoy nutritious and affordable meat, milk, and eggs. This multifactorial approach requires advanced te.
