Axitan, a biotech company focused on the development of endolysin enzyme products to replace antibiotics in animal feed, has named Good Grain Network, the Canadian headquartered animal feeds trading company, as its exclusive distribution partner of FORC3 and NMAN to the India, Bangladesh and Nepal markets in South Asia.
Combined, the regions generate approximately 7 million tons of poultry meat and 100 billion eggs per year. India is the world’s seventh largest broiler producer and third largest egg producer, generating approximately 5 million tons of poultry meat and 75 billion eggs per year.
“The scale of the India, Bangladesh and Nepal markets, combined with growing consumer demand and increasing pressure to reduce antibiotic use, presents a compelling opportunity for our innovative, antibiotic-free, endolysin-based technology,” said Alfred Zimmerman, CEO of Axitan. “With Good Grain Network’s strong local presence, deep market understanding, and proven commercial track record, Good Grain Network stands out as the ideal distribution partner to lead the introduction and expansion of our products into India, Bangladesh, and Nepal markets.”
Endolysins are enzymes with antimicrobial activity that is specific to the pathogen being targeted and form the core of Axitan’s formulated feed additive products. Axitan’s first feed additive in the market, FORC3, targets Clostridium perfringens, the pathogen that causes necrotic enteritis in poultry. NMAN is a nutrition and hydration supplement designed to give chicks the best start in life.
