August 30, 2010

The Canadian government's investment in an Alberta business would soon enable the country's livestock to have access to a healthier alternative for antibiotics through animal feed supplements.

"Our government is investing in science and technology to create good jobs, strengthen the economy and improve Canadians' quality of life," said Minister of Industry Tony Clement. "This investment will help Canadian Bio-Systems Inc develop, manufacture and market healthy animal feed supplements."

Canadian Bio-Systems Inc will receive CAD271,177 (US$263,897) from the National Research Council of Canada's Industrial Research Assistance Programme to gain a better understanding of the optimal level of supplementation of dietary nucleotides in swine, poultry, aquaculture and dairy-cattle diets. The project involves measuring basic health and immune indices, developing data to support marketing efforts and conducting growth performance trials.

Canada's Economic Action Plan provided new resources of CAD$200 million (US$195 million) to the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Programme over two years to support innovative Canadian firms.

Established in 1984, Canadian Bio-Systems Inc develops and manufactures products utilised in feed, food and industrial applications. Custom formulation and product design, coupled with assay technology and continuous research and development, enables the company to tailor specific mixtures and application procedures for unique practices around the world.

The Industrial Research Assistance Programme provides a range of both technical and business-oriented advisory services along with necessary financial support to qualified innovative Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises. The programme is delivered by a field staff of 240 professionals in more than 100 communities throughout Canada.