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See you at EuroTier 2026
Meet the Dr. Eckel team at EuroTier in Hanover from 10 to 13 November 2026. Find our booth and everything you need to know about our presence at the show.
Leadership transition at Dr. Eckel: Time for change, time for something new
How does a family business prepare for succession? At Dr. Eckel, Viktor and Klara Eckel will take over from Antje and Bernhard Eckel in 2027. The feed additive manufacturer based in Niederzissen, Germany, shares how the family has prepared, who will be responsible for what and how the parents will remain involved.
From digestion to success: new strategies for sustainable aquaculture
Sustainable aquaculture doesn’t begin with a certification or end with a harvest—it begins in the gut. That’s what Dr. Eckel’s aquaculture solutions are made for.
Preventing stress in livestock with smart nutritional support
Stress affects animal welfare, feed intake and performance. Targeted nutritional support can help animals remain stable during demanding phases.
Phytogenic support for dairy cows
Infection, heat stress and metabolic pressure can affect udder health, immune function and milk yield. Anta®Sync from Dr. Eckel Animal Nutrition supports dairy cows with phytogenic components that help strengthen resilience during demanding periods
Peer-reviewed evidence published in Veterinary Medicine and Science
Feed is an often underestimated factor in ASF biosecurity. A peer-reviewed study shows that selected plant-based additives can reduce or inactivate African swine fever virus in contaminated pig feed under laboratory conditions.
Why cows produce less than they could
Every cow carries more milk than the tank reveals. By reducing hidden stress and improving efficiency, phytogenics help turn potential into production.
Theo Eckel takes on responsibility for procurement at Dr. Eckel
As of 1 April 2026, Theo Eckel has assumed responsibility for procurement at Dr. Eckel Animal Nutrition, where he will shape procurement strategy, supplier management and the development of key purchasing processes.
Natural feed additives score with clear improvements in performance and product quality
Phytogenic feed additives can help livestock farmers improve performance, product quality and resilience at the same time. The article shows how supporting gut health leads to better feed conversion, higher final weights and leaner carcasses.
The key to future-proof layer nutrition
Alternative, plant-based additives such as Anta®Phyt can make a decisive contribution to strengthening egg quality, animal welfare, sustainability and economic viability in layer production.
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What’s happening in the industry: The lowdown on the main issues
