IIL launches new generation nutraceuticals for animals

Anand, Gujarat, Sep 6 (UNI) Indian Immunologicals Limited (IIL), a wholly owned subsidiary of the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), has made its foray in animal feed segment by launching a range of technological innovations in the field of dairy nutrition.

These innovations are 'Calsagar', 'GarbhaMin Bolus' and 'GouMix'.

While 'Calsagar' is a technologically superior animal feed supplement in pellet form, containing calcium, phosphorus and vitamin-D3, for improved milk production, improved fat and SNF content in milk, 'GarbhaMin Bolus' contains essential trace minerals in chelated form and coated vitamins for superior reproductive performance.

'GouMix' is the first customised mineral supplement in the country for livestock. It is based on regional mineral mapping carried out by the NDDB, a IIL release said here today.

The release said this was in line with IIL's mission to provide technologically superior healthcare products and feed supplements to the dairy farmers at affordable prices.

The cost of feeding contributes nearly 60 per cent of the cost of milk production. The biggest challenge that dairy farmers in India faces is the availability and affordability of quality fodder and feeds.

Most feed ingredients, locally available, are deficient in one or more nutrients, which results in loss of milk production debility, impaired growth and poor reproduction.

Out of the Rs 1,400 crore animals health market, the feed supplements market for dairy animals is estimated to be nearly Rs 200 crore, which is largely dominated by multinational players in India, the release said.

With its unique products, the company aims to capture a market share within the next 2-3 years, it added.

UNI