Synthetic vitamins
The problem
Synthetic vitamins are considered contentious in organic animal nutrition because their industrial production often relies on chemical processes and petrochemicals. This contrasts with organic principles emphasizing natural, holistic systems, and the minimization of externally manufactured inputs.
What SCALE-it does
We provide scientific data to revise fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, and E) supplementation recommendations for organic dairy cows. The impact of reduced vitamin A, E, and D supplementation is being quantified on research and commercial farms. We recommend safe fat-soluble vitamin supplementation levels based on this data.
Espected results
Data-based feeding recommendations will lead to increased natural vitamin supply, reducing synthetic vitamin supplementation in organic dairy cows by 10-30%.
Latest news:
Voices of SCALE-it: Advancing Biocontrol for Plant Health
Two EU Projects join forces to redefine organic farming
SCALE-it presented at the “Biocontrol in organic: managing plant health with complementary practices” event at the EU Parliament
SCALE-it holds its first Annual General Meeting in Granada
