Royal DSM Animal Nutrition and Health has signed a 10-year research partnership with North Carolina State University, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and the College of Veterinary Medicine.  Projects will involve gut health, precision nutrition and data-driven decisions relating to animal health.

Dr. Paul Lunn, Dean, College of Veterinary Medicine at NC State commented “this opportunity to partner with DSM is especially timely as we look at the huge challenges that the world faces in terms of food supply and food security in the years to come” He added, “this is the perfect opportunity to address these issues together.”

DSM will provide financial resources to renovate existing animal science buildings and contribute to two new structures at NC State.  The contribution by DSM will amount to $2.5 million over the first three years with a potential for additional support.

Dr. Richard Linton, Dean, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at NC State commented “North Carolina is a complete ecosystem for animal health and nutrition innovation” He added, “this memorandum of understanding not only enhances our partnership with DSM it will create new opportunities for the College of Veterinary Medicine and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences to leverage the state’s totally integrated food animal system.”