Bionetix promotes biological swine solutions to improve feed efficiency

CANADA – Bionetix International, a biotech producer, is promoting the use of biological feed additives and manure management solutions for swine producers, arguing that probiotic-based technologies can improve feed efficiency, herd health and waste valorisation at a time of elevated global feed costs and fertiliser supply pressures.

The Canada-based company says rising input costs and ongoing disruptions in global agricultural markets have increased interest in nature-based solutions that can enhance productivity while improving sustainability outcomes across livestock systems. 

It highlights swine production as a key sector where microbial technologies can play a dual role in both animal nutrition and waste management.

“Using a combined biological approach in swine production delivers value both inside and outside the animal,” explains David S. Llano (M.Sc., Mcb. A), Product Manager at Bionetix International, who has worked with microorganisms for more than a decade. 

“Beneficial bacteria, commonly referred to as probiotics, contribute to digestive health and manure management. Together, this creates a more sustainable system, lowering operational costs while improving environmental outcomes.”

Bionetix says its SWINE-FEED™ additive is designed to optimise gastrointestinal conditions in pigs using a blend of Bacillus, Lactobacillus and yeast-derived components. 

The company claims the formulation improves digestion, reduces pathogen pressure, and enhances nutrient absorption, thereby supporting weight gain and feed conversion efficiency. 

It also says improved gut health can help strengthen disease resistance, a major challenge in intensive pig farming systems globally.

In addition to feed applications, the company is also focusing on manure management through its BCP80™ solution. 

The product is a microbial blend designed to be added to manure storage systems to accelerate the breakdown of organic solids, reduce sludge accumulation and control odour emissions. 

According to Bionetix, this process improves overall waste-handling efficiency while increasing the fertiliser value of treated manure.

The company adds that improved manure quality may help farmers respond to fertiliser shortages in certain regions by enabling greater reuse of organic waste streams as agricultural inputs. 

It also notes that biological additives can be used in anaerobic digestion systems to enhance hydrolysis and improve biogas production from livestock waste.

Bionetix argues that integrating biological solutions into swine production systems supports a more circular approach to agriculture, linking animal performance with improved environmental management. 

As livestock producers face increasing pressure to reduce costs and emissions while maintaining productivity, the company says microbial technologies are becoming a more relevant part of modern swine production strategies.

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