Exhibiting at VIV Asia 2025

Nukamel is a Netherlands-based pioneer in young animal nutrition, specializing in milk replacers, functional additives, and nutrition technologies that support the early-life development of livestock species. Headquartered in Weert, Nukamel has more than six decades of expertise in animal nutrition, with a global footprint and a reputation for premium-quality formulations tailored for neonatal calves, piglets, lambs, and goat kids.

Core Business and Specialization

Nukamel’s core business centers around young animal nutrition, with a mission to maximize performance, health, and survivability during the critical early stages of life. The company provides:

• High-quality milk replacers for ruminants and monogastrics
• Species-specific nutritional solutions
• Functional additives that enhance digestive development and immune response
• Innovative spray-cooled emulsified fat technologies

Nukamel’s science-led approach integrates dairy science, nutrigenomics, and applied animal physiology to develop formulations that mirror maternal milk in digestibility, energy density, and nutrient profile.

Product Portfolio

Nukamel offers a diverse range of nutritional products optimized for different species and production systems:

• Milk Replacers:

  • ProtéGo®: A premium milk replacer range enhanced with functional proteins and emulsified fat sources
  • Nukamel®: The company's standard-setting replacer, used globally in calf-rearing systems
  • Fokkamel®: A high-performance replacer for rearing top-yielding dairy heifers

• Specialty Products:

  • Volamel Extra®: A fat-based energy supplement designed for neonatal animals and transition periods
  • Compass®: Nutritional support for weaning and stress-related conditions

• Species-Specific Solutions:

  • Piglait®: Instant formula designed for piglets requiring supplementary feeding or fostering
  • Lammomel® and Kiddomel®: Milk replacers for lambs and goat kids, respectively, ensuring proper growth and immune function

These products are widely adopted in commercial farms, breeding operations, and integrator programs worldwide.

Certifications and Quality Compliance

Nukamel operates in strict compliance with European and global feed safety standards:

• GMP+ FSA (Feed Safety Assurance)
• ISO 22000:2018 – Food Safety Management
• Compliant with EU Feed Hygiene Regulation EC 183/2005

The company’s production sites utilize advanced quality control systems, including raw material traceability, nutritional consistency assurance, and batch-level microbiological testing.

Market Reach and Global Presence

With production and R&D based in the Netherlands and Belgium, Nukamel exports to more than 65 countries across:

• Europe: Netherlands, Germany, France, UK, Poland
• Asia: China, Vietnam, Philippines, Indonesia
• Latin America: Brazil, Colombia, Mexico
• Middle East & Africa: Egypt, Turkey, South Africa

The company partners with regional distributors, nutritionists, and academic networks to offer localized support, training, and farm-level consulting.

Financials and Shipment Activity

While Nukamel is privately held and does not disclose annual financials publicly, shipment data from platforms such as ImportYeti and global trade logs indicate:

• Over 400 international shipments annually
• Major exported products include ProtéGo, Volamel Extra, and Piglait
• Consistent distribution to Southeast Asia, North Africa, and Europe

This volume underscores Nukamel’s robust global logistics and dependable supply chain.

R&D and Innovation

Nukamel is recognized for continuous innovation, particularly in:

• Spray Cooling Technology: Proprietary process that enhances fat digestibility and nutrient encapsulation for neonatal absorption
• Bioactive Protein Integration: To boost gut immunity and reduce early-life infections
• Palatability and Osmolarity Optimization: For better intake and hydration in vulnerable animals

The company collaborates with leading veterinary research institutions and universities to validate products under both lab and field conditions.

Sustainability and Animal Welfare

Nukamel is committed to sustainable and ethical farming practices by:

• Using traceable dairy co-products and responsibly sourced raw materials
• Reducing weaning stress and improving animal welfare through early-life support
• Offering plant-based emulsifier alternatives for low-carbon product variants

Their approach helps reduce antibiotic dependency and improves feed conversion efficiency across production systems.

Field Performance and Testimonials

Performance trials and farm-level reports reveal:

• ProtéGo® supports up to 12% higher daily weight gain in calves compared to standard milk replacers
• Piglait® users report a 30% reduction in pre-weaning mortality
• Volamel Extra® improves energy recovery and survivability in cold-stressed and low-birth-weight animals

Customers praise Nukamel for its technical support, digestibility outcomes, and animal safety focus.

Major Achievements

• Over 60 years of specialization in young animal nutrition
• Introduced Spray Cooling technology, a breakthrough in fat digestibility
• Present in 65+ countries with multi-species product lines
• Contributor to international dairy and swine nutrition symposiums
• Recognized at EuroTier and VIV Europe for innovation in milk replacer technology

With its unwavering dedication to quality, research, and animal welfare, Nukamel continues to lead the young animal nutrition sector—delivering next-generation solutions that optimize lifetime performance from day one.