Elanco Animal Health is advancing its livestock sustainability strategy, with a focus on reducing the environmental impact of beef cattle production. The company is expanding access to innovative products that lower livestock emissions and advocating for the role of cattle in sustainable agriculture. A recent milestone includes the FDA’s approval of three combination clearances for Experior® and MGA® in finishing heifers, which provides cattle producers greater flexibility in managing emissions. Experior is notable as the first FDA-approved product to reduce ammonia emissions per pound of live weight and carcass weight for confined beef cattle, offering an estimated 16% reduction in ammonia gas emissions when used as directed.
This combination approval allows beef producers to feed Experior alongside MGA and other trusted products like Rumensin®, which has been shown to improve feed efficiency and reduce methane emissions by approximately 10–15%. These options help producers balance economic viability with environmental stewardship.
With nearly 40% of U.S. cattle on feed being finishing heifers, the opportunity for environmental improvements through these innovations is significant. Elanco’s FDA-approved combination feeding of Experior, MGA, Rumensin, and Tylan Premix provides cattle feeders with flexibility and options to enhance sustainability outcomes without compromising performance benefits.
Elanco is also active in changing the narrative around cattle, presenting livestock as a solution to climate challenges. The company advocates globally, including at COP29 and other significant forums, to emphasize livestock’s role in sustainable food systems. Recent consumer research by Elanco indicates that interest in sustainably produced food continues to grow, with 71% of consumers noting the importance of sustainable food production and 57% now viewing livestock as a climate solution.
These efforts align with Elanco’s commitment to sustainability in animal health, supporting both environmental and economic goals for the beef industry.
