Digestive Health
A healthy digestive system is key to nutrient utilization. Otherwise, the quality and availability of feed has no value if nutrients cannot be digested and absorbed. Perdue Animal Nutrition recognizes the importance of a quality probiotic, and their role within the microbiome, for optimal animal production and health. We have invested in creating an extensive bank of proprietary and patented microorganisms, along with unique production systems. This allows us to have flexibility in application methods and improved product stability. Our advances offer a range of probiotic species by selecting specific bacteria to provide specific solutions and delivering them in an easy-to-use product.
Choose a product to learn more about its features and benefits:
ESTABLISH LACTOShield® is uniquely formulated with bacteria that have differing roles within the ensiling process. This grouping of bacteria, into our inoculant, allows us to optimize the ensiling process. This ensuring you are getting the most from your silage!
Our CalfBEL® line of products benefit calves by stimulating immune function, increase nutrient digestibility, stabilize the microbiome, and limit pathogenic colonization. Perdue Animal Nutrition is fully equipped to help harbor the health of your calves, for a stronger, healthier herd from the very beginning!
ESTABLISH FlockLEader™ contains bacteria that have been selected for their specific roles within the intestinal tract – their ability to colonize the intestinal tract and reduce pathogenic bacteria. The strengths of each species contribute to improved health and performance in your flock.
Flockleader® products for backyard chickens were developed by our team of nutritionists and poultry scientists to keep backyard flocks happy and healthy. These water supplements, litter additives, and treats can be found online, at local farm and feed stores, and at select major retailers.
Our Team
Our Team
John Sylvester – Ph.D., P.A.S.John holds a dual role as Retail Director and Digestive Health Product Manager for Perdue Animal Nutrition. John grew up in Ohio and after time spent in the US Navy, as an F/A 18 mechanic, returned to attend The Ohio State University. He earned a B.S. in Human Nutrition, and a Ph.D. in Nutrition Science with focus on ruminant nutrition and rumen microbiology. John has focused on developing nutritional products to ameliorate health challenges and increase animal performance across multiple species. His current research is targeted on improving gastrointestinal health by supporting immunity, barrier function, microbial diversity and nutrient uptake using probiotics and functional compounds. Dr. Sylvester comes to Perdue from BioZyme Inc. as the Director of Research and Development from 2012-2016. Prior to that he worked at Mars Inc. (Buckeye Nutrition brand) as the Director of Research and Quality.