Key Takeaways
- Plaza Feed & Crop Nutrition has signed an exclusive agreement with Intralytix to develop bacteriophage-based kits for protein live production.
- The kits combine Intralytix’s targeted bacteriophages with Plaza’s Cecabiotics probiotic to manage pathogens while supporting beneficial microbiota.
- The solution targets key foodborne pathogens, including E. coli, Salmonella, and Listeria.
- The combined approach is designed to support poultry, ruminant, and other livestock systems.
- Plaza and Intralytix plan to engage with industry stakeholders at IPPE 2026.
Plaza Feed & Crop Nutrition Expands Biosolutions Portfolio Through Intralytix Agreement
Plaza Feed & Crop Nutrition announced an exclusive agreement with Intralytix to use the company’s bacteriophage technology in newly developed phage kits for protein live production applications. The agreement brings together two complementary biological approaches aimed at improving pathogen control and microbiome balance in livestock systems.
Under the agreement, Plaza will incorporate Intralytix’s bacteriophages—highly specific antimicrobials designed to target defined pathogenic serotypes—into kits that also include Plaza’s Cecabiotics probiotic platform. The combined solution is intended for use across poultry, ruminants, and other livestock production systems.
How Plaza Feed & Crop Nutrition Combines Phages and Probiotics
Targeted Pathogen Control with Microbiome Support
Intralytix’s bacteriophages are grouped into combinations that target common pathogens such as E. coli, Salmonella, and Listeria. These phages rapidly attack and reduce harmful bacteria. Cecabiotics, Plaza’s wide-spectrum probiotic, is then designed to occupy the ecological space left behind, limiting pathogen regrowth through competitive exclusion while supporting nutrient optimization and animal performance.
According to the companies, this dual-action mechanism enables both short-term pathogen reduction and longer-term microbiome stability without disrupting beneficial microbial populations.
“Working with Intralytix, a world leader in bacteriophage, to provide a significant, novel solution to the Protein Live Production market is a game changer,” said Randy Velarde, President of Plaza Feed & Crop Nutrition.
Alexander Sulakvelidze, CEO of Intralytix, noted that pairing bacteriophages with probiotics simplifies adoption for producers. “This one-step kit makes advanced microbial control more accessible and more effective for livestock producers,” he said.
Industry Engagement and Next Steps
Plaza Feed & Crop Nutrition plans to present the phage kit concept to industry stakeholders at the International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) 2026. Members of the Plaza team will be available to discuss how bacteriophage–probiotic combinations can be integrated into livestock health and nutrition programs.
The collaboration reflects broader industry interest in biological alternatives that support animal health, productivity, and pathogen management without relying on conventional antimicrobials.
