Novus has launched the Novus Raw Material Compendium, a digital platform designed to support more informed, data-driven feed formulation strategies.
The platform provides nutritionists and feed formulators with a centralized resource to evaluate ingredient variability, compare nutrient values across the most relevant databases, assess internal ingredient data, and explore alternative raw materials. By bringing multiple data sources into one tool, Novus is helping to simplify a process that is often complex and time intensive.
“When formulating, nutritionists normally work with one unique database or source of nutrient information for each of their ingredients. But it is well known that there is ingredient variability based on the database used, as well as geographic origin, crop conditions, processing differences, supplier variations, and other factors,” said Novus Global Swine Solutions Executive Manager Marisol Castillo, DVM, Ph.D. “Unfortunately, nutritionists haven’t had the time or easy access to examine the differences between those ingredient nutrient variations to ensure optimized formulation. This new digital platform from Novus puts data from various sources at their fingertips.”
The digital platform includes nutrient composition details for plant and animal protein ingredients, such as palm kernel meal, soybean meal, dried distillers’ grains, feather meal, fish meal and others. The raw material data was authorized for use from established global references, including the National Research Council (NRC); Association Française de Zootechnie (AFZ); French National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food and Environment (INRAE); Fundación Española para el Desarrollo de la Nutrición Animal (FEDNA); Centraal Veevoeder Bureau (CVB); and the Brazilian Tables for Poultry and Swine.
After creating an account, users can select feed ingredients and nutrients, compare values across datasets, and export comparison charts and tables for further analysis. The tool also allows users to upload their own ingredient datasets to compare them against available references within a private, secure environment.
“Bringing these datasets together in one place supports more consistent evaluation of raw materials and can help streamline formulation decisions,” Castillo said. “It allows nutritionists to work more efficiently while maintaining ownership and confidentiality of their own data.”
The Novus Raw Material Compendium builds on the company’s history of providing technical resources to the industry. Novus previously offered a printed version of the data; the new digital format makes it easier to visualize and compare data, and expands accessibility, allowing users to access information across mobile devices, computers and tablets.
“As the industry continues to evolve, providing accessible tools and insights is essential,” says Novus Global Ruminant Solutions Executive Manager Ricardo Teles. “Nutritionists and producers are under increasing pressure to optimize performance and efficiency. Solutions that support strategic decision-making can play an important role in meeting those expectations.”
The compendium is part of Novus’ broader commitment to advancing knowledge and supporting the animal agriculture industry.
