With Verax™, the company’s machine learning-based precision service, poultry producers can improve overall animal health, productivity and welfare through the power of data.
dsm-firmenich Animal Nutrition & Health announced the global launch of its Verax™ machine learning-based precision service for layers, designed to transform how egg producing farms can manage their animal health, welfare, and productivity.
By applying advanced data analytics, the service enables producers to predict performance drops, stress events, and health challenges. This first of its kind early-warning capability empowers farmers to intervene proactively, reducing losses, improving livability, and enhancing egg production.
“This launch marks a pivotal step in our journey to make poultry farming more predictive, more responsive, and more sustainable,” said Scott Cavey, Head of Precision Nutrition & Health at dsm-firmenich Animal Nutrition & Health. “By combining machine learning with real-time blood biomarker insights, we’re helping producers move from reactive to proactive management—improving both profitability and operational outcomes.”
“Smart farming demands more than technology—it requires insight from inside of the bird,” noted Mr Cavey. “Our precision service portfolio leverages advanced software experience, artificial intelligence algorithms and expert consultants to help producers make better decisions for their animals and their business.”
The rollout of Verax™ for layers will initially be available to leading global layer producers. The service is part of the company’s broader Precision Services portfolio, which combines digital diagnostics, consultancy, and tailored nutrition to support profitable, sustainable food production.
This launch follows several years of successful development and deployment of Verax™ in commercial broiler operations, with producers across the globe reporting improved confidence in decision-making and reduced reliance on antibiotics.
The Verax™ service integrates seamlessly with existing farm management systems and is supported by dsm-firmenich’s global network of poultry experts and digital consultants. The launch of Verax™ for layers extends the benefits to more of the poultry ecosystem. The company continues to develop and update the Verax™ service, with plans to extend its application to poultry breeders and other monogastric farm animals in the future.
In 2024, dsm-firmenich shared its plan to find a new owner for the Animal Nutrition & Health (ANH) business, including vitamins. ANH, a dsm-firmenich company, is a global leader in animal nutrition and health, as well as vitamins, carotenoids, and aroma ingredients. ANH is an innovation leader and increased its sales to €3.3 billion with a team of more than 7,800 people, driven by its strong purpose: feeding the planet without costing the earth. Together, we make it possible.
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