IPPE 2025 Recap: Innovations, Insights, and Industry Connections in Poultry Nutrition

The International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) 2025 was a powerhouse of innovation, networking, and industry insights. This year, Animistic took center stage, connecting with industry leaders, discussing cutting-edge developments in poultry nutrition, and exploring solutions to the biggest challenges in poultry health and production.

From gut health diagnostics to biosecurity breakthroughs, our conversations at IPPE revealed key trends shaping the industry. Whether you’re a poultry producer looking to optimize your flock’s performance or an allied industry partner driving innovation, Animistic is here to collaborate with you.

Key Takeaways from IPPE 2025

Gut Health and Diagnostics: A New Frontier in Poultry Nutrition

One of the biggest takeaways from our discussion with Tommi Timoharju, Head of Sales at Alimetrics, was the growing role of gut health diagnostics in improving poultry production. Tommi highlighted the importance of non-invasive testing, how fecal biomarkers can provide key insights into poultry intestinal health, and the machine learning advancements driving better diagnostic solutions.

Why it matters:

• Early disease detection leads to improved flock health.
• Microbiome analysis helps optimize poultry feed formulations.
• Machine learning is enabling faster, more precise diagnostics.

With gut health directly impacting performance, Animistic collaborates with industry leaders to provide data-driven nutrition solutions that ensure healthier, more productive flocks.

Biosecurity and Environmental Control: Beyond Traditional Solutions

The conversation with Nathan Hillis, Director of Sales & Marketing at Profile Animal Health, was all about biosecurity solutions beyond the feed. Nathan shared insights on how dust mitigation and litter management can significantly improve poultry health by reducing pathogen spread.

Innovative solutions like:

• Plant-based dust control for better air quality in poultry barns.
• Litter amendments that enhance biosecurity while maintaining flock welfare.

What’s next? Animistic is actively working with Profile Animal Health to help poultry producers implement better environmental control strategies—because nutrition isn’t the only factor in flock performance.

Poultry Nutrition: A Greener Future with Phytogenics

Sustainability in poultry nutrition was a hot topic at IPPE, and Jordyn Studer, MS, Technical Service Specialist at Barentz, introduced us to Kolin Plus—a phytogenic alternative to traditional choline chloride.

Why this matters:

• Phytogenics are natural and more sustainable.
• They enhance fat metabolism, improving feed efficiency.
• They free up micro bins and simplify feed formulations.

With sustainability being a growing focus, Animistic is working alongside companies like Barentz to support poultry producers in adopting more efficient, cost-effective nutrition solutions.

Veterinary Insights: Tackling Poultry Disease and Cage-Free Production

One of the most pressing concerns in poultry health today is avian influenza and other disease challenges. Dr. Alexander Strauch, DVM, MBA, from 4 Star Veterinary Services, shed light on the critical role of biosecurity in preventing outbreaks.

Key takeaways:

• New biosecurity protocols now include cattle exclusion due to recent avian influenza transmission.
• Cage-free production presents new management and health challenges.
• Flock data management is becoming a must-have tool for modern producers.