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🌍 Innovative feed ingredient harnessing CRISPR in its natural microbiome setting gains approval FOLIUM Science, a UK based leader in microbiome bioscience, is pleased to announce that the innovative component for its new product, BiomElix One, has been approved by Brazil’s Ministry of Agriculture (MAPA) for use as an animal feed additive and included in their Positive List of Feed Ingredients. This approval comes after extensive review of efficacy data in poultry and detailed evaluation by Brazilian authorities. BiomElix One was developed using FOLIUM Science’s proprietary CRISPR-Cas based technology platform called Guided Biotics. It uses natural biological systems to modulate the microbiome improving productivity by removing unwanted microbes and bacteria, while preserving the beneficial ones, resulting in a healthier animal gut. BiomElix One has previously received endorsement as non-GMO from the Brazilian National BioSafety Committee (CTNBio) under its 'new breeding technique' normative. This safety endorsement came as our technology utilises naturally occurring microbiome pathways to improve the microbiome’s effectiveness and productivity with extreme precision and without unwanted disruption of the animal gut. Brazil is one of the world’s largest producers of poultry, beef, and pork, making the approval of BiomElix One main component an important step forward in sustainable agriculture. Rising concerns about antimicrobial resistance (AMR) means new technology has a big role to play. Now, BiomElix One can be part of the toolkit for targeted management of productivity in the face of all Salmonella, and help address challenges such as improving feed efficiency, enhancing animal welfare, and reducing the environmental impact of livestock farming. “This is a significant milestone for us as a business as well as for the animal nutrition industry” says FOLIUM Science CEO Ed Fuchs. “Not only does it demonstrate our unique expertise in the use of CRISPR technology to manage microbiomes and support an animal’s gut, but it also supports the industry’s goals to meet consumer demands for meat produced without excessive use of antibiotics. This may be the dawn of next generation probiotics, but the hard work is yet to come" We’re seeking strategic partners for large-scale pre-commercial studies in Brazil to further demonstrate BiomElix One’s commercial impact on productivity and food safety. If you’re passionate about transforming agriculture and want to collaborate on our journey, reach out to us! Together, we can bring out the best in nature. #Innovation #CRISPR #SustainableFarming #FoodSafety #AnimalHealth #Biotechnology #MicrobiomeManagement #AgricultureRevolution 🔗 Visit us at https://lnkd.in/eZJkMKfD and follow FOLIUM Science for updates. Let’s shape the future of farming — one innovation at a time! 🚀