Early April, eight professionals from India’s dairy and poultry sectors travelled to France to visit TECHNA, an international group recognized for its expertise in precision nutrition and natural health solutions for animal production. The delegation included nutritionists, consultants, and company owners.
Indian stakeholders were invited to discover how the company combines technical expertise, scientific research, and long-term partnerships to improve performance across livestock value chains.
A comprehensive approach to support Indian livestock challenges
During the visit, TECHNA showcased its ability to support local industries with tailor-made solutions adapted to evolving needs—such as phasing out antibiotic growth promoters, supporting animal health, increasing raw material knowledge for a more precise nutrition, and improving feed efficiency.
By addressing these challenges, TECHNA aims to support India in its journey toward optimizing its livestock production systems.
A multi-faceted programme: from R&D to on-farm applications
At the heart of the programme was a visit to EuroNutrition, TECHNA’s experimental research centre. This was an opportunity for the delegation to discover how Techna evaluates the effectiveness of its nutritional solutions, and develops precise nutritional characterisations of raw materials through almost 200 digestibility and zootechnical trials each year.
During the trip, the delegation also explored several areas of TECHNA’s expertise in product development:
- its phytogenic expertise, thanks to a dedicated team that formulates additives based on active compounds of plant origin that have been proven to improve animal health and performance
- its mastery of microencapsulation technology to improve the stability of feed additives and ensure optimal performance
In addition to R&D, the delegation experienced how TECHNA’s solutions are applied in the field. The program included visits to commercial and pilot farms, feed mills, and integrators across the dairy, poultry, and swine sectors. These on-site experiences allowed the delegation to appreciate the practical applications of TECHNA’s knowledge and tools, in precision feeding and performance monitoring.
Technical discussions and key learnings
The delegation’s time at TECHNA was marked by insightful technical discussions on a variety of crucial topics, such as:
- Feed manufacturing technologies
- Ration balancing to optimize nutrient intake
- Data-driven herd management for improved performance monitoring
- The use of NIR (Near Infrared Reflectance) spectroscopy for raw material analysis
- Customized nutritional programs tailored to genetic evolution and market dynamics
The visit also provided a closer look at how digital solutions are integrated into livestock management systems, enabling better decision-making and more efficient production.
Strengthening bonds and looking ahead
More than just a technical visit, this initiative fostered mutual trust and set the stage for long-term collaboration. The fruitful exchanges opened the door to concrete projects. Backed by solid R&D and proven field expertise, TECHNA is well-positioned to support India’s evolving livestock sector. This visit signals the start of promising partnerships, built on TECHNA’s expertise and the drive of Indian stakeholders to advance toward more efficient production systems.
