"Novus is proud to be involved with the IEC and FAO in helping ensure that the livestock industry is doing its part to sustainably meet the growing global need for nutrition and health," stated Thad Simons, President and CEO, at Novus.

"When the IEC approached the various livestock councils and organizations, Novus was more than willing to step up and participate in the life-cycle and environmental impact assessment of the industry in areas including greenhouse gas emissions (GHG)."

With the world population expected to reach more than 9 billion people by 2050, meeting the increased demand for food will create a huge challenge for the industry. "Feeding the world long-term will require striking the right balance between increasing production by incorporating new technologies, while using the same or fewer resources," said Dr Scott Carter, Executive Manager, Global Monogastric Market, at Novus. "We're pleased that the FAO partnership is placing significant emphasis on science-based solutions, rather than feelings."

Support from Novus will be both financial and in-kind, as the company will lend its expertise and guidance. "As a member of the steering committee representing the egg and poultry sector, I'm honored to have the support and guidance of Novus," said Dr Vincent Guyonnet, IEC Scientific Advisor. "While there is a vast amount of data and information already available, having access to Novus's expertise will help ensure the sustainability goals of the partnership are met."

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