PerformaNat’s CatiBovin feed ingredient wins EuroTier 2026 gold medal

German biotechnology company PerformaNat spent more than ten years developing and testing CatiBovin. The ingredient is designed to increase milk yield and reduce ammonia emissions. It is already used on more than 300 European dairy farms. Dairy cows account for 20% of ammonia emissions in the European Union.

This year’s EuroTier theme is “Intelligence in Animal Farming.” The German Agricultural Society (DLG), which organizes the exhibition, announced its innovation competition ahead of the event. A total of 175 entries were submitted for consideration. Silver medals were awarded to 26 innovations and gold medals to four, including CatiBovin.

According to its developers, the product comes in powder form and can be incorporated into feed mixes at varying concentrations. The additive supports animals during calving, heat stress and transitions to different feed.

The developers state that CatiBovin improves calcium and nitrogen uptake in the rumen and promotes glutamine synthesis in the liver. This amino acid plays a central role in milk production and metabolic processes. According to its developers, using the ingredient can increase milk production while reducing metabolism.

The DLG Innovation Commission highlighted CatiBovin as an example of the practical application of basic scientific research in livestock farming. In its assessment, the commission linked the award to the transfer of research findings into livestock nutrition.

The jury described the ingredient as an important step toward resource-efficient feeding that is safer for animals. In its assessment, CatiBovin could also help reduce ammonia emissions into the atmosphere.