May 14, 2025

 

Orffa and Florates partnership brings groundbreaking gut health insights to livestock farmers

 

Orffa, a global leader in innovative feed solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with Florates, an innovative provider of diagnostic tools specialising in gut health biomarkers.

 

This collaboration introduces a revolutionary service: Instant Insight in Animal Gut Health, an advanced, rapid, and cost-effective solution to assess gut health in livestock.

 

Using non-invasive sampling and ultra-fast analysis, farmers and nutritionists can gain comprehensive gut health insights within 24 hours, enabling them to take timely and targeted action.

The partnership between Orffa and Florates merges Florates' technological expertise in gut microbiome analysis with Orffa's in-depth market knowledge and feed solution strategies. The result is a unique service that:

 

    - Delivers instant insights – a detailed gut health report within 24 hours;

 

    - Enables early detection of gut health issues before clinical symptoms arise;

 

    - Introduces non-invasive sampling, ensuring no disruption to farm operations;

 

    - Allows livestock and animal feed producers to compare flocks, intervene in current or next cycle, compare feed strategies, and predict important parameters such as mortality and final body weight.

The need for improved gut health monitoring has never been more critical. With the growing threat of antibiotic resistance and the demand for healthier, but more productive animals, Instant Insight in Gut Health empowers livestock producers to shift from reactive to proactive health management.

 

"This collaboration with Florates aligns perfectly with our strategy to provide our customers not only with high-quality additives but also with groundbreaking services that drive their businesses forward," said Arno van der Aa, Director of Marketing and Innovation at Orffa. "Gut health is a critical factor in animal performance, welfare, and sustainability. Through this partnership, we are taking a major step forward in providing science-backed, innovative solutions to the industry. By integrating Florates' advanced diagnostic tool with our expertise in feed solutions, we can deliver tailored nutritional solutions that improve overall animal health and productivity."

 

Florates' diagnostic technology offers rapid, precise, and actionable insights into gut microbiota ratios, inflammation markers, and overall digestive health. This data-driven approach will empower producers to make informed decisions on feed formulations, reducing reliance on antibiotics and optimising feed efficiency for better economic and environmental outcomes.

 

"We are excited to partner with Orffa and expand the reach of our diagnostic tool to a global scale," said Kirsten van Hees, chief executive officer and co-founder of Florates. "Our technology, combined with Orffa's leading position in the feed industry, will set new standards in gut health management and sustainable animal nutrition. Orffa's extensive customer network and deep industry expertise will be instrumental in scaling up our technology and gathering the large-scale analytical data needed to continuously refine and enhance our dataset and algorithm. This partnership enables us to deliver even greater value to producers worldwide."

 

The collaboration was made official during  VIV Asia 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand.

 

- Orffa