Axitan CEO forms part of UK delegation invited to Thai Biotech Symposium on Feed Supplements for Aquaculture
Dr Kane Miller, CEO of Axitan, the UK biotech company focused on the elimination of antibiotics from animal feed, has been invited to attend a symposium organised by Thailand’s National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (www.biotec.or.th) on the Current Development of Vaccines and Feed Supplements for Aquaculture as part of the British delegation joining the event.
Thailand has one of the world's largest, and most advanced, shrimp and fish production industries, the sector playing a significant role in the country’s economy. In 2020, Thailand’s aquafeed market reached a volume of 1.10 million tons (source: MarketResearch.com).
Axitan is currently developing a library of endolysins for targeting common pathogens that impact livestock farming which have historically been managed through antibiotic supplements in animal feed. The fact-finding trip forms part of the Company’s ongoing species extension strategy, its first commercial product having been successfully launched into the poultry industry.
About Axitan
Axitan is a UK biotech company focused on eliminating antibiotics from animal feed and improving productivity. It is developing a library of endolysins capable of targeting those pathogens that impact livestock farming historically managed through antibiotic supplements in animal feed. Its focus forms part of wider WHO One Health initiative to combat the threat posed by antimicrobial resistance caused by the overuse of antibiotics, animals accounting for the majority (66%) of the antibiotics consumed globally each year. In October 2022, Axitan achieved US FDA GRAS (“Generally Recognised As Safe”) status for the algal biomass ingredient used in its first product, FORC3®, which promotes healthy growth in poultry by targeting Clostridium perfringens. Axitan has operations in the UK and US. Further information on the Company and FORC3® can be found at www.axitan.com.
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Toby Hall (communications advisor) media@axitan.com