Olmix organized Immuno’Science forum on October 15 in Porto, an event dedicated to immunity and gut health to highlight the importance of those functions to secure animal health and performance.
This gathering brought together international keynote speakers, covering various species such as poultry, swine, ruminants, and aquaculture. The forum was enriched by the presence of representatives from 14 different countries, fostering a global exchange of ideas and knowledge. The attendees discovered the potential of seaweed and yeast technologies to provide solutions to reinforce immune response and gut health.
During the Aqua Session, Geert Wiegertjes, professor and head of the Aquaculture and Fisheries group at Wageningen University & Research, presented Immunomodulation in aquaculture: Managing expectations, providing deep insights into the challenges that affect fish health in aquaculture and an overview of the components of the immune system and mucosal barrier function.
Following this introduction, several work packages belonging to a scientific cooperative program between Olmix and Wageningen University were presented. Firstly, the screening of several macroalgal extracts for immunomodulatory properties in vitro. Secondly, the confirmation of their immunomodulatory properties in vivo in different fish species. Lastly, the demonstration of the positive effect of Algimun®, a combination of these macroalgal extracts, on fish health and performance in commercial conditions.
Following Geert’s presentation, Raquel Pereira, aqua specialist at Olmix, gave an overview of Algimun® effects on fish and shrimp immune response and growth performance in both scientific and commercial conditions. Raquel summarized trials carried out in marine and freshwater fish species and shrimp, from all over the world. Raquel highlighted how Algimun® reinforces natural defenses in a complete approach, promoting systemic immunomodulation and mucosal barrier functions (gut, skin and gills). Algimun® can be used as a challenge-oriented strategy and for long-term use.
Olmix has been well-known for many years as an expert in the field of mycotoxin risk. With this scientific forum, attendees could learn that Olmix marine bioactive ingredient extraction know-how has led to the development of solutions targeting immunomodulation and gut barrier function. Following the acquisition of Yes Synergy, which specializes in upcycled yeast technologies, Olmix is incorporating new solutions in its portfolio. Attendees could discover the innovative, reliable, natural and sustainable solutions that the several seaweed and yeast fractions offer to enhance immunity and gut health to boost the performance of animals.
“By promoting overall health status and improving animal performance in different contexts, particularly in challenging conditions, Olmix has demonstrated to be a reliable partner and supplier of natural solutions to support the growth and sustainability of modern livestock farming stakeholders,” the company said.
