Logistics is one of the most important functions at Redox. It ensures products move efficiently from suppliers to customers, keeping the business operating smoothly every day. Working in logistics means being part of a fast-paced team where problem-solving, planning and attention to detail make a real difference.
Redox relies on coordinated teams across logistics, finance, sales, marketing, warehousing and leadership to keep the business running efficiently. While many roles are highly visible, others operate behind the scenes to ensure the business runs reliably and at scale. Few functions are more critical to that success than Logistics.
Logistics at Scale
At Redox, logistics is a complex, high-volume operation that underpins the entire business. The team manages global freight movements, coordinates inventory across more than 100 storage sites and ensures the seamless flow of product across multiple countries and markets.
It is a function defined by precision, timing and constant coordination.
Solving Complex Supply Chain Challenges
The challenge is that no two days are the same. Global events can reshape supply chains overnight, requiring quick thinking and practical solutions. Recent conflict in the Middle East disrupted traditional shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea, driving significant increases in international freight and domestic fuel costs.
In response, the Redox Logistics team identified alternative shipping routes and established new freight partnerships in countries such as Egypt and Slovakia, ensuring continuity of supply for Product Managers and customers despite rapidly changing global conditions.
A Day in the Life of Redox Logistics
Because the function connects every part of the business, it requires a unique blend of planning, communication and execution. Every member of the logistics team plays an important role, from head office through to the warehouse floor. With hundreds of shipping containers arriving each week, the efficient unloading of containers, accurate inventory management and careful preparation of goods for dispatch are all essential.
The presentation of product when it reaches a customer’s site is often one of the first impressions of Redox, making attention to detail just as important as operational efficiency.
Who Thrives in a Logistics Career?
The ideal candidate is organised, resilient and naturally curious. They enjoy solving complex problems and are always looking for a better way to do things.
Whether planning the most cost-effective route from a supplier in regional China to a customer in remote Australia or responding to unexpected disruptions, successful logistics professionals combine analytical thinking with adaptability and a strong customer focus.
The Reward of Working in Logistics
While the challenges are real, so too is the reward. Logistics offers a genuine sense of ownership, knowing your work keeps the business moving and customers supplied.
Some of the greatest satisfaction comes from solving problems that seem impossible.
Freight Manager, Thomas Rusbatch, notes that “one memorable example involved arranging the delivery of product from Adelaide to a mine site near Mt Isa over the Christmas period. Despite the request arriving just one day before Christmas Eve, and with delivery required on Boxing Day, the team coordinated the transport through Redox’s extensive domestic freight network and delivered on time”.
Moments like these demonstrate the commitment, ingenuity and customer focus that define logistics at Redox.
Build Your Logistics Career at Redox
Joining Redox means becoming part of a friendly, high-performing global team within a company proudly certified as a Great Place to Work. With long-term stability, real responsibility and the scale of a growing international business, Redox offers far more than just a job. Whether you’re coordinating international freight, optimising domestic transport or ensuring products arrive safely and on time, you’ll be part of a team that makes a tangible difference to the success of the business every day.
Logistics at Redox is a clear example of what the company offers its people: meaningful work, real challenges and the opportunity to build a rewarding long-term career.
Wettable sulphur needs to stay evenly dispersed in the spray tank. When it does not, sulphur particles can settle quickly, leaving sediment at the bottom of the tank and creating uneven product distribution during application.
SOLAWIT 80-DF is a sulphur 80% WDG / DF / WG formulation from Solar Chemferts, supplied in micronised dry flowable form. When added to water, it forms an even suspension that can be sprayed without dusting or nozzle blockage.
Why Suspension Stability Matters
Wettable sulphur does not dissolve in water. It remains suspended as fine solid particles throughout the spray solution.
If those particles settle too quickly, growers may need constant agitation to keep the product moving through the tank. This can lead to uneven application, sediment build-up and more handling issues during spraying.
A stable suspension helps keep the sulphur distributed more evenly, making spray application cleaner and more consistent.
The SOLAWIT 80-DF Difference
SOLAWIT 80-DF has been developed as a micronised dry flowable sulphur formulation.
According to Solar Chemferts, the product disperses rapidly when added to water and forms an even suspension that can be sprayed immediately. The granules are designed to disperse through the porosity of the inner walls, helping reduce clogging and making application easier without dusting.
For growers and applicators, this means a sulphur product that is easier to mix, easier to spray and less likely to cause common tank-handling issues.
Key Benefits of SOLAWIT 80-DF
SOLAWIT 80-DF offers several benefits for agricultural use:
- supports correction of sulphur deficiency in soil;
- helps restore soil pH from alkalinity towards acidity;
- assists with better uptake of nitrogen and phosphorus;
- supports healthier, greener plant growth through improved nutrient uptake;
- stimulates growth from the roots;
- helps in chlorophyll formation;
- supports dust-free application; and
- forms an even suspension in water for spray application.
Sulphur in Crop Production
Sulphur is an important plant nutrient after nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. In agricultural systems, it plays a role in plant growth, nutrient uptake and chlorophyll formation.
For growers, the value of a wettable sulphur product is not only in the sulphur content, but also in how well it handles in the tank. A product that disperses evenly, applies cleanly and reduces dust can make spraying more straightforward and consistent.
Talk to Redox About SOLAWIT 80-DF
Redox supplies SOLAWIT 80-DF and a wide range of crop production inputs to agricultural customers.
With experienced crop production teams, global sourcing capability and local distribution support, Redox can assist growers, distributors and agricultural businesses seeking reliable wettable sulphur supply.
Contact the Redox crop production team to discuss SOLAWIT 80-DF availability, documentation and supply options.
As growers navigate the twin demands of productivity and sustainability, the fertiliser choices they make at planting time have never mattered more. Redox is meeting that challenge head-on with a range of certified organic-allowed granular Phosphorus and Potassium inputs, including Palm Bunch Ash and Guano, that deliver genuine agronomic results without compromising your certification status or your soil’s long-term health.
Palm Bunch Ash: A Potassium-Rich Soil Amendment
Phosphorus and Potassium are two of the three macronutrients every crop cannot live without. Phosphorus underpins root establishment, energy transfer, and cell division, the foundations of a strong, high-yielding plant. Potassium governs water regulation, sugar transport, stalk strength, and resistance to disease and environmental stress. In intensive farming systems, both are routinely depleted, and replenishing them without resorting to synthetic salts is one of the central challenges of organic and sustainable production.
The good news? Nature has already solved this problem. Two of the most effective P&K sources on earth are entirely natural, readily available in granular form, and now accessible through Redox.
Palm Bunch Ash: Nature’s Potassium Powerhouse
Palm Bunch Ash (PBA) is produced by incinerating empty oil palm fruit bunches at high temperatures, concentrating the mineral content of the plant into a potassium-rich ash. With K₂O levels commonly reaching 35% or more, and in granular 2-5mm form, it’s never been easier to apply.
- Exceptional Potassium Concentration. Granular PBA delivers K₂O levels far exceeding conventional organic alternatives, meaning you achieve meaningful potassium nutrition at lower application rates.
- Natural Soil pH Improvement. Palm Bunch Ash has a strong alkaline character that helps neutralise acidic and peaty soils, improving nutrient availability across the board, not just for potassium. This is a potassium-rich soil amendment rather than a conventional K fertiliser, and it is best positioned as a foundation product for soil health-focused systems, particularly in acidic soils where both the potassium and liming effect can provide value.
In addition to supplying potassium, it has the potential to help improve soil pH, contribute calcium, magnesium, phosphorus and silicon, and improve nutrient balance within the soil. This may help create a more favourable environment for root growth and nutrient availability, while also helping shift exchange sites away from acidity and towards more beneficial nutrients. - Longer Lasting K Availability. Due to its lower solubility, nutrients are likely to become available more gradually, which may suit farms looking for a longer-lasting source of potassium rather than rapid nutrient availability, potentially reducing the risk of leaching losses.
- Granular Convenience. A 2–5 mm granule size suits mechanical application using conventional agricultural machinery, making PBA practical for broadacre, horticultural, and plantation crops alike.
- Certified Organic Input. Palm Bunch Ash is a Southern Cross certified organic allowed input and eco-friendly product, fully eligible for use in certified organic farming programs.
Redox supplies organic-allowed granular P&K inputs, including Palm Bunch Ash and Guano, to support sustainable crop nutrition and soil health-focused farming programs.
Guano: Ancient Phosphorus, Modern Results
Long before synthetic fertilisers existed, guano, the accumulated excrement of seabirds and bats, was the most prized fertiliser on earth. Empires were built and wars were fought over access to it. Modern growers are rediscovering why.
- High-Analysis Phosphorus. Guano is a concentrated phosphorus source with P levels that compare favourably with single superphosphate, but without the zinc tie-up and nutrient lock-up that commonly follows synthetic water-soluble phosphate applications.
- Slow-Release Nutrient Supply. Unlike synthetic phosphorus fertilisers that deliver a sharp spike of P quickly fixed by soil particles, guano releases its phosphorus gradually across the growing season. Crops keep drawing on the fertility you applied at planting right through to maturity.
- Biological Soil Benefits. Guano’s natural decomposition involves specialised microbes that may help suppress soil-borne diseases and break down toxins, functioning as a natural fungicide. It can also offer protection against root-knot nematodes.
- No Salt Build-Up, No Acidification. Synthetic fertilisers often raise soil salinity or drive pH in the wrong direction over time. Guano maintains the natural balance of the soil without increasing salt content or acidity, a genuinely restorative input.
- Organic Certification Eligible. As a natural fertiliser, guano is also Southern Cross certified as an organic allowed input, making it ideal for certified operations or those transitioning toward organic production.
Getting the Most from Your Organic P&K Program
Palm Bunch Ash and Guano work exceptionally well together. PBA anchors the potassium component while Guano covers the phosphorus nutrition. Used alongside a balanced nitrogen source, they address the full macronutrient spectrum in a completely organic, soil-building program. For growers on acidic soils, common across much of Australia, the pH-buffering properties of PBA deliver an additional benefit synthetic P&K sources simply cannot match.
Talk to Redox About Your P&K Requirements
Whether you’re managing a broadacre grain program, a horticultural enterprise, or a certified organic operation, Redox can supply granular Palm Bunch Ash and Guano to match your agronomic needs and your values.
Contact the Redox crop production team today to discuss supply volumes, application recommendations, and how these organic-allowed inputs can be integrated into your next fertiliser program.
In pet food, arginine is a conditionally essential amino acid, and it is consumed by two major pathways. The first is creatine synthesis, catalysed by the enzyme: Arginine-glycine aminotransferase (AGAT), which produces guanidinoacetate and ornithine. This occurs primarily in the kidney. The second is the urea cycle, catalysed by arginase in the liver, which produces urea and ornithine.
Crucially, both pathways consume arginine and produce ornithine, which can regenerate arginine via urea cycle. Different from dog, cats have very high constitutive AGAT activity, meaning they constantly use arginine for creatine synthesis. Consequently, cats have an absolute dietary requirement for arginine, whereas dogs have a conditional requirement and can slowly synthesize arginine within the body. Cats develop hyperammonemia within 2 to 6 hours of an arginine deficient meal, while dog may take days to weeks to show reduced growth or mild hyperammonemia. Clinically, arginine -deficient cats exhibit vomiting, ataxia, and death, whereas deficient dogs show primarily reduced growth.
There are six arginine deficiency risk factors in pet food.
- Plant-based and single-source protein diet meal
Certain protein sources are inherently low in arginine or have poor arginine digestibility. Corn gluten meal is naturally low arginine and requires supplementation. It poses a high risk for cats and moderate risk for dogs. Pea protein has moderate arginine contents, but methionine is limiting, and arginine: glycine ratio may be suboptimal. Soy protein concentrates usually have adequate arginine, but methionine is first limiting. Faba bean protein had the lowest methionine score, but arginine itself is not limiting.
- High-carbohydrate, low-meat formulation
Vegetarian or vegan pet food that rely on exclusively on plant protein without complementary sources risk arginine inadequacy, particularly for cats. The solution is to supplement L-Arginine.
- Home-prepared and raw diets
Improperly formulated raw diets using a single meat source (for example, only chicken breast without organs) may be arginine deficient. Muscle meat contains arginine but at lower concentrations than organs like liver, which is arginine rich.
- Renal or hepatic disease (Functional deficiency)
In chronic kidney disease, some research suggests that arginine supplementation my improve glomerular filtration. In liver insufficiency, reduced urea cycle capacity increases vulnerability to even marginal arginine deficiency.
- Rapid growth and high metabolic demand
Kittens and puppies have higher arginine requirements per kilograms of body weight. Similarly, lactating queens and dams have elevated protein turnover and arginine demand.
- AAFCO minimum requirements
On a dry matter basis, the AAFCO minimum arginine for cats in growth or reproduction is 1.25%, and for adult maintenance, it is 1.04%. For dogs, growth/reproduction requires at least 0.62%, and adult Maintenance requires 0.51%. A survey of 55 commercial pet foods in South Korea found average arginine content of 1.79% in cat foods and 1.37 in dog foods. Therefore, deficiency is rare in commercial diets but a real risk in improperly formulated home-prepared or vegan diets.
In practice, usually supplementation of L-Arginine could achieve optimal arginine levels in pet food to (1) prevent hyperammonemia in high protein diets; (2) support creatine synthesis without compromising the urea cycle, as adequate arginine suppliers both pathways simultaneously; (3)enable nitric oxide production for vasodilation, immune function, and neurotransmission; (4) support growth and reproduction, as puppies and kittens have higher arginine demand per kilogram body weight.
A study compiled by our Redox Animal Nutritionists.
Modern agriculture is under increasing pressure to deliver more from every hectare. Growers are being asked to improve productivity, maintain profitability and support food security, all while managing tighter margins, changing weather patterns, soil constraints, weed and pest resistance, and evolving environmental expectations.
That is why crop production remains such a critical part of the agricultural supply chain. From plant nutrition, specialty fertilisers and micronutrients through to growing media, water treatment and biostimulants, growers rely on a wide range of inputs to establish, grow and harvest successful crops. Alongside this, crop protection products such as herbicides, fungicides, insecticides and adjuvants continue to play an essential role in protecting yield and crop quality.
As these challenges become more complex, growers and manufacturers need products that are dependable, effective and available when needed. Consistent raw material quality, strong technical support and secure supply channels are now more important than ever.
Redox works closely with customers across both crop production and crop protection, supplying a broad portfolio of raw materials, formulation components, specialty nutrients and on-farm solutions. Backed by global sourcing capability, local warehousing and technical expertise, Redox helps customers respond to a market where timing, reliability and performance are critical.
We spoke with Cameron Jenkins, Industry Group Manager, about the forces shaping the sector, the pressures facing growers and manufacturers, and where the next wave of opportunity is emerging.
Q: For those outside the sector, how broad are the crop production and protection markets today, and what do they cover?
Agriculture underpins economies around the world and plays a critical role in food security. As populations grow, growers are under increasing pressure to produce more efficiently while managing rising input costs, environmental stress, soil health challenges, and weed and pest resistance.
The sector is broad, covering everything required to successfully establish, grow and harvest a commercially viable crop. On the crop production side, that includes fertilisers, biologicals, growing media, water treatment and soil inoculants. On the crop protection side, it includes herbicides, pesticides, fungicides and adjuvants. Together, these inputs help growers maximise productivity and profitability.
Q: Why do raw material quality and batch consistency matter so much in agricultural formulations?
Consistency is essential because agricultural products need to perform reliably season after season. In crop protection, manufacturers rely on raw materials that meet strict specifications so the finished formulation performs exactly as intended. This is especially important for APVMA registered products, where batch-to-batch consistency is critical.
In crop production, particularly in specialty fertilisers and nutrition products, quality determines how effectively a product works in the field. Growers need products that are fit for purpose, dependable and capable of solving real on-farm challenges. At Redox, our quality assurance processes and global sourcing standards give customers confidence in every shipment.
Q: What types of ingredients and solutions does Redox supply into this industry?
Redox supplies a broad portfolio across both crop production and crop protection. For agricultural chemical manufacturers, we provide key formulation inputs such as solvents and surfactants that make up an important part of finished products.
For crop production, we supply macro and micronutrient fertilisers, chelates, liquid fertilisers, growing media, water treatment products and biostimulants. We also offer herbicides, fungicides and adjuvants, giving customers access to a wide range of solutions through one trusted supply partner.
From input selection through to harvest, modern crop production is a connected process—where the right products, precise application and informed decisions work together to maximise yield, quality and farm performance.
Q: What market trends are having the biggest impact on demand right now?
Supply chain disruption has made the market more adaptive and more open to new solutions. Growers and manufacturers are increasingly looking for products that can improve efficiency, maintain output and reduce risk.
We are seeing strong interest in liquid specialty fertilisers, as well as biostimulants that can help crops better manage environmental stress. More broadly, customers are becoming increasingly willing to trial innovative technologies that can improve productivity and resilience on farm.
Q: Are you seeing greater interest in biologicals and biostimulant technologies?
Absolutely. This is a fast-growing category globally, driven by a combination of resistance management, environmental considerations and changing regulatory settings. More customers are exploring biological solutions across both crop production and crop protection programs.
Growers today also have access to far more information and trial data than ever before. As the category matures, stronger evidence and clearer performance outcomes will continue to support adoption.
Q: How are grower expectations changing when it comes to efficacy, convenience and sustainability?
Growers need products they can trust to perform consistently every time they are applied. Reliability and ease of use are increasingly important, particularly during busy seasonal windows when timing is critical.
Convenience also matters. Having the right product available at the right time can make a meaningful difference to crop outcomes. Alongside this, sustainability remains an increasing focus, with growers looking for solutions that support both productivity and responsible farm management.
Q: Are growers increasingly using biostimulants to support plant health, nutrient uptake and stress tolerance?
Yes, demand continues to rise as growers look for additional tools to improve crop performance. Biostimulants can help unlock nutrients in the soil, improve fertiliser efficiency and support crops during heat, cold, water or drought stress events.
They are becoming an important part of many modern crop programs, particularly where growers are focused on maximising returns from conventional inputs while improving resilience.
Q: What are manufacturers looking for from a supply partner beyond simply securing product?
Manufacturers want more than supply security. They need access to a broad range of raw materials, responsive service and a partner that understands their technical and commercial challenges.
Customers value Redox because we combine strong stockholding capability with access to innovative technologies from global supply partners. That allows us to bring practical new solutions to market while helping customers grow their own businesses.
Q: How important is technical guidance and supply chain resilience in this category?
Both are more valuable today than ever before. Technical guidance helps manufacturers and growers solve problems, improve performance and make better decisions. It is also a key part of building long-term trust.
At the same time, supply chain resilience has become critical. With a broad sourcing network and strong global partnerships, Redox is well positioned to help customers navigate disruption and maintain continuity of supply.
Q: How does Redox help customers manage sourcing pressure and shifting market needs?
Understanding seasonality is central to supporting agriculture. Different crops, regions and markets have different demand cycles, and planning around those windows is essential.
Redox uses this market knowledge, combined with an extensive warehousing network, to help customers manage seasonal demand and respond quickly when market conditions change. That flexibility is a major advantage in agriculture.
Q: Looking ahead, where do you see the greatest opportunities for growth and innovation?
The biggest opportunities lie in helping growers achieve greater productivity through smarter, more targeted solutions. That includes innovative nutrition products, biological technologies and data-driven tools that help customers make faster, better-informed decisions.
There is also growing demand for environmentally responsible solutions that can support strong crop outcomes while aligning with long-term sustainability goals. We see significant opportunity where performance and responsibility come together.
Supporting the Future of Agriculture
The future of agriculture will depend on helping growers produce more efficiently, more sustainably and with greater resilience. That means combining proven crop protection tools with smarter crop production strategies that improve soil health, nutrient efficiency and plant performance.
Biostimulants, specialty nutrition, water management solutions and other emerging technologies are becoming increasingly important, giving growers new ways to respond to stress events and maximise returns from conventional inputs.
With broad product capability, established supply networks and a strong understanding of seasonal market demands, Redox is well placed to support customers across the crop production and crop protection sectors. Redox looks forward to working with Cameron Jenkins and the wider team to help support the future of agriculture.
It is well known that layer chicken producers often choose diets with low nutrients levels to reduce feed cost. However, modern laying strains presently have a small appetite and cannot actually adjust feed intake according to dietary density. It is critical for layer chicken producers to supply sufficient energy and nutrients with relatively low nutrients levels.
Based on a study conducted in Spain in 2012, when the dietary energy level was reduced by 100 Kcal/kg, there is no significant difference in feed intake but the diet with the lower energy level reduced egg production by 3%. Therefore, the net income for a layer chicken farm is strongly related to feed conversion ratio (FCR, kg Feed/kg egg). It is concluded in this study that brown egg-laying hens respond with increases in egg production to increases in energy level of the diet up to 2850 kcal/kg. However, when we calculate the net income per hen (Figure 1 and Figure 2), it is clearly shown that if egg price is relatively cheaper (when egg price is 2 $/kg), the optimal FCR is 2.05, indicating 2650 kcal/kg energy level could achieve the highest income; if egg price is relatively high (when egg price is 4 $/kg), the optimal FCR would be 1.98, indicating that 2720 Kcal/kg energy level could obtain the highest income.
In recent years, adding feed enzymes such as glucose oxidase and β-mannanase to layer chicken diets significantly increased egg production by either increased feed intake β-mannanase) or improved nutrient digestibility (Glucose oxidase), suggesting that even if egg price is relatively cheaper, supplementation of these two enzymes to cheaper layer chicken diets with low energy levels will increase net income.
Figure1 and Figure 2: Net income $ per hen in response to FCR
A study compiled by our Redox Animal Nutritionists.
The ongoing disruption to key energy and petrochemical supply chains is creating meaningful challenges across global chemical markets. Constraints on production and logistics through critical export routes, including the Strait of Hormuz, are driving increased input costs and reduced availability across several product categories.
During periods like this, reliable logistics and diversified sourcing become critical, and Redox is actively supporting customers through these evolving conditions.
Redox’s global logistics capability enables product movements across more than 400 port pairs worldwide, supported by over 100 storage locations strategically positioned throughout key markets. Our sourcing team draws on a database of more than 7,000 manufacturers, including over 1,100 active suppliers across all major producing regions. This scale and flexibility allow Redox to rapidly redirect supply pathways, identify alternative sources, and maintain continuity wherever possible.
Across the market, Redox is observing broad-based inflation across a range of products, particularly those linked to energy and petrochemical feedstocks.
This includes polyethylene (PE) resins, where supply has tightened materially due to reduced output and disrupted export flows from major Middle Eastern producers. Upward pricing pressure is also being experienced across fertilisers, glycols, solvents, and sulphur-based products, reflecting higher feedstock costs and increased freight rates.
Many producers of downstream products have called Force Majeure and some governments have restricted exports and are introducing rationing to protect domestic consumers.
Redox’s role in times like these is to provide stability, transparency, and continuity. Our teams are working closely with suppliers and customers to secure alternative supply channels, optimise freight movements, and manage inventory positions across our global network.
We understand that disruptions of this scale create uncertainty. Our commitment is to remain agile, proactive, and fully engaged with customers to help navigate these conditions and minimise operational impact wherever possible.
Redox will continue to monitor developments closely and provide further updates as conditions evolve.
Selenium (Se) is an essential trace element for salmon, acting as a key component of antioxidant enzyme (glutathione oxidase, GPx), supporting immune function, growth and stress resistance. GPx acts along with Vitamin E to function as a biological antioxidant to protect polyunsaturated phospholipids in cellular and subcellular membranes from peroxidative damage. The function of GPx is complementary to that of Vitamin E, which is a lipid soluble antioxidant. Se also enhances T-cell proliferation and antibody production to reduce susceptibility to bacterial and viral infections.
Se levels in fish meal are generally high. However, due to the increase replacement of fish meal with plant ingredients, it may be necessary to supplement Se to meet the physiological requirement of salmon fish. A dietary deficiency of Se has been generally reported to resulted in muscle degeneration and increased mortality under stress.
Interestingly, the toxicity of Se was established well before its dietary essentiality. Therefore, U.S. FDA allows Se supplementation of up to 0.3 ppm from sodium selenite or sodium selenate. In salmon fish, supplemented yeast derived Se appears to have a higher bioavailability and tissue accumulation. Therefore, European Food Safety Authority limited supplemental yeast derived Se to 0.2 ppm.
Salmon feed pellets can be formulated with selenium to help support antioxidant defence, immunity, growth and stress resilience in modern aquaculture diets.
It is noticed that the dominant forms of Se in fish meal and plant ingredients are seleno-methionine and seleno-cysteine. Commercial organic forms of Se include seleno-methionine and yeast derived Se. In extrusion processing, yeast derived Se is more thermal stable. Redox is now providing 3000 ppm and 2000 ppm yeast derived Se containing seleno-methionine 55% and 75%, respectively.
In summary, selenium plays a vital role in supporting salmon health, particularly through its antioxidant, immune and stress-protection functions. As aquaculture diets continue to shift away from fish meal toward plant-based ingredients, targeted selenium supplementation becomes increasingly important to maintain optimal performance and reduce the risk of deficiency-related health issues. Given the narrow margin between selenium requirement and toxicity, selecting a safe, stable and bioavailable source is critical. Yeast-derived selenium offers a practical solution in salmon nutrition, combining strong bioavailability with thermal stability during feed processing, making it a valuable option for modern feed formulations.
A study compiled by our Redox Animal Nutritionists.
Mycotoxins are the harmful secondary metabolites of some toxigenic fungi in contaminated feedstuffs. Ruminants could also transfer these residues through milk and meat, causing deleterious human health consequences. Mycotoxin contamination is one of the most severe threats to modern feed manufacturing and animal husbandry.
Deoxynivalenol (Don), or vomitoxin, Zearalenone (ZEN) and Fumonisins (FUM) are among the most common and challenging mycotoxins in animal feed, particularly in wheat grain. In a recent survey, 25%, 59% and 71% of wheat samples were contaminated by ZEN, FUM and DON, respectively. Unfortunately, traditional clay-based binder is not effective against DON and ZEN due to their unique chemical structures.
DON is a small, polar molecule but with a specific epoxy group and a hydroxyl (-OH) group. It doesn’t adsorb well to the broad, negatively charged surfaces of common clays. ZEN is a larger, non-polar molecule with a resorcinol moiety. It requires very specific pore sizes for adsorption, which many common clays lack.
Traditional binders like raw bentonites are excellent for FUM but show poor efficacy against Zen and Don.
Yeast cell wall and algae contain the complex carbohydrates to provide vast surface area with polysaccharides chains. The primary role of Algae carbohydrates is to support liver function and animal immunity, helping to tolerate the remaining toxin load rather than removing the toxin itself.
In an in vitro trial, using a combined mycotoxin binder MT.X +® including bentonite, yeast cell wall and algae significantly reduced intestinal absorption of FUM and DON (Figure 1).
A study compiled by our Redox Animal Nutritionists.
Weaning is a major physiological and immunological crisis for piglets. This abrupt transition from sow’s milk to solid feeds causes a combination of stressors. For example, the small intestine undergoes severe villus atrophy, with villus height reducing by up to 75% within 24 hours. The tight junctions between gut cells weaken, increasing intestinal permeability. This allows toxins and pathogens to pass into the blood stream, triggering inflammation that diverts energy and nutrients away from the growth.
Soybean meal is good source of protein but contains trypsin inhibitors and other anti-nutritional factors, resulting the impaired digestion and the inflammation. It also contains large, complex proteins that are hard for weaned piglets to break down with their immature digestive systems. Nextide is the blend of soybean meal fermented by bacillus spp. bacteria (BF-SBM), functional amino acids and nucleotide. BF-SBM can reduce trypsin inhibitors to near zero and break down the major antigenic proteins (Figure 1). In BF-SBM, the complex protein is pre-digested into smaller peptides and free amino acids, which are much easier and faster for the piglet to absorb (Figure 2).
Figure 1. The effect of BF-SBM on protein-based anti-nutritional factors
Figure 2. The effect of BF-SBM on peptide (< 30 kDa) production (%)
Recently CJ conducted a 28 days of trial in Vietnam and results were published in Journal of Animal science (2024). The standard, positive control diet was formulated including 3% fish meal and 2% plasma protein. The negative control was not including animal proteins. The other four treatments used 5% Nxtide to replace 3% fish meal, 3% fish meal and 1% plasma protein, 2% plasma protein or 3% fish meal and 2% plasma protein, respectively. Adding 5% Nextide to replace 3% fish meal and 2% plasma protein significantly increased the daylit weight gain (Figure 3) probably due to increased villus height and reduced diarrhea rate (Figure 4).
Figure 3. The effect of Nextide on the body weight gain (g/d/head)
Figure 4. The effect of Nextide on Villus height (µm) and Diarrhea rate (%)