Oil-Dri Announces Patent in Korea for Novel Mineral-Based Feed Additive Formulation for Modern Animal Protein Production
12 February 2021 - 11:45AM
Oil-Dri Corporation of America (NYSE: ODC), a leading manufacturer
of sorbent minerals, doing business as Amlan International, today
announced that the Korean Intellectual Property Office has issued
Patent 28958.07.0042 entitled “Clay Product and Uses Thereof.” The
patent protects the unique and proprietary mineral-based technology
of two of Amlan's natural feed additives, Varium® for poultry and
NeoPrime® for swine, which help global producers meet consumer
demands for high-quality antibiotic-free animal protein.
The patent provides a methodology for using a natural,
mineral-based formulation to mitigate the effects of exposure to
pathogenic bacteria and the disease-causing toxins they produce,
which damage gut health and function. Amlan's mineral is
specifically selected for its chemical composition to allow for
optimal thermal activation, a proprietary process that is tailored
to optimize the binding capacity of each product. Varium and
NeoPrime are performance feed additives that promote intestinal
health and function and can replace the need for in-feed antibiotic
growth promoters.
Advancements in feed additive research and formulation are
helping to transform animal protein production by providing proven
and reliable alternatives to in-feed antibiotics used to promote
growth and productivity. Last year, the United States and the
EU issued similar patents for the formulation featured in Varium
and NeoPrime. China issued a similar patent in 2018.
“Feedback on Varium from poultry integrators has been incredibly
positive and recognized by many, including Fox Business Network’s
INNOVATION NATION series. Reports show poultry producers who
incorporate Varium into their poultry production are able to
improve the feed conversion rates and grow healthier birds that are
less stressed and have increased the marketability of their
products through improved skin, liver and feet quality,” says
Dan Jaffee, President and CEO, Oil-Dri Corporation of America.
Jaffee now also serves as President and General Manager of Amlan.
“The Korean patent is yet another example of Amlan’s commitment to
provide the global market with reliable mineral-based feed
additives that can be a value-add to antibiotic-free
production.”
Mineral-Based TechnologyUnlike antibiotics,
which are designed to kill bacteria, the patented technology
includes a synergistic formula of three ingredients with distinct
modes of action: (1) a surface-activated mineral that facilitates
chemical binding of pathogenic intestinal bacteria and the
disease-causing toxins they produce, (2) an immunomodulator that
stimulates an animal’s innate immune system to naturally defend
against disease and (3) an energy source for the replenishment of
intestinal epithelial cells that is essential for healthy gut
function. Upon inclusion of this patented technology in animal
feed, current producers have effectively eliminated the use of
antibiotics to promote growth and have experienced equivalent
or better outcomes.
Company Information
Amlan International offers mineral-based feed additives to
poultry and livestock producers. Amlan is the animal health
business of Oil-Dri Corporation of America, leading global
manufacturer and marketer of sorbent minerals. Oil-Dri leverages
over 80 years of expertise in mineral science to selectively mine
and process their unique mineral to remove impurities from fluids,
including the processing of edible oils and purification of jet
fuel. Oil-Dri Corporation of America doing business as “Amlan
International” is a publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange
(NYSE: ODC). Amlan International sells feed additives across the
world. Product availability may vary by country, associated claims
do not constitute medical claims and may differ based on government
requirements.
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Reagan CulbertsonMedia Contactpress@amlan.com
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