DSM Animal Nutrition and Health has announced a partnership with North Carolina State University, Prestage Department of Poultry Science that will contribute to refurbishment of the Lake Wheeler research facility. An amount of $123,000 has been assigned for housing experimental birds and $30,000 for the design of a new broiler house for education and research. In addition, $365,000 will be provided for farm renovations and general research.
Brittney Wall, a resident of Lexington, NC. Was awarded a $17,500 scholarship from DSM for graduate studies in the Department of Poultry Science.
Currently the Department is conducting research on DSM Balancius™ a feed additive that will enhance digestion. Other studies relating to the DSM product market scope are planned.