Aramune Technologies Ltd develops a plant-derived feed material that enhances livestock nutrition by boosting the immune system and improving gut health, effectively replacing harmful synthetic additives like Zinc Oxide. This solution mitigates the environmental impact of livestock production while reducing mortality and improving performance in monogastric animals such as pigs and poultry.
Funding
$1.1M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
The use of synthetic additives like Zinc Oxide in livestock feed poses environmental risks and contributes to antimicrobial resistance (AMR), while also potentially harming the gut health and immune systems of monogastric animals. The EU ban on Zinc Oxide necessitates a safe and effective alternative to maintain livestock performance and reduce mortality.
Solution
Aramune Technologies offers Aramune™, a patented, plant-derived feed material designed to enhance livestock nutrition and replace synthetic additives. Aramune™ modulates the animal's immune system, improves gut microbiome balance, and bolsters resistance to harmful gut bacteria. This natural compound, extracted from cultivated wildflower species, provides a safe and environmentally friendly alternative to Zinc Oxide and other antimicrobials. Aramune™ has demonstrated positive effects in experimental animal models, showing comparable performance to Zinc Oxide in piglet trials.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes livestock feed producers and farmers, particularly those raising monogastric animals such as pigs and poultry, seeking natural and sustainable alternatives to synthetic feed additives.
Features
- Natural plant-derived compound extracted from UK native and non-native plants
- Patented structure with unique immune-modulating properties
- Improves gut microbiome and enhances resistance to bacterial infections
- Suitable for various monogastric livestock, including pigs, poultry, farmed fish, and crustacea
- Environmentally friendly, derived from cultivated wildflower species that benefit pollinator populations
- Non-toxic at 10x normal dietary inclusion rates and does not trigger allergic reactions