Diamond V
Diamond V is a wholly-owned Cargill subsidiary that manufactures proprietary postbiotic and phytogenic animal feed additives across eight species segments (dairy, beef, swine, poultry, aquaculture, equine, pet, small ruminant), serving feed mills, producers, and pet food manufacturers globally through 60+ distributors and five regional offices.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1943
- HeadquartersCedar Rapids, United States
- Headcount251–500
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Diamond V does
Diamond V is a Cedar Rapids, Iowa-headquartered animal nutrition company that manufactures proprietary postbiotic and phytogenic feed additives for livestock, poultry, aquaculture, equine, and pet food applications. Founded in 1943 by C.W. Bloomhall and now operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary within Cargill Animal Nutrition, the company builds on 80+ years of microbial fermentation expertise using Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Lactobacillus platforms to produce bioactive metabolite products with unique molecular fingerprints. Its core product portfolio includes XP/XPC and XPC Ultra (multi-species immune and digestive health postbiotics), NaturSafe/Beef Shield (beef cattle), NutriTek/Dairy Shield (dairy cattle), SmartCare/Young Shield (calf pre-weaning), AviCare and Dia-V MBpro (poultry), SynGenX/Dia-V Nursery (swine), DVAQUA (aquaculture), TruEquine (equine), TruMune and TruPet (pet food ingredients), ForageMate (forage inoculants), and Diamond V Ice Plus (heat stress solution), with non-GMO and OMRI-listed organic variants. Supporting evidence includes 385+ controlled research studies and 155 peer-reviewed publications.
The company sells through a multi-channel go-to-market: a global network of 60+ authorized distributors (including Cargill entities, Provimi, Barentz, Brenntag Nordic Agro, DKSH, Feedworks, Nutra Blend, Trouw Nutrition), direct field sales teams operating from five regional offices (China-Shenzhen, EMEA-Assen, Latin America-Irapuato/Campinas, North America, Southeast Asia-Bangkok), and US retailers for hobby farm and pet owners. Pricing is quote-based for enterprise truckload orders and retailer-set for smaller bag quantities. Manufacturing is concentrated in Cedar Rapids, Iowa under cGMP, with R&D at Cargill's Elk River, Minnesota animal nutrition innovation center. Products are marketed to animal producers, feed mills, nutritionists, veterinarians, and pet food manufacturers globally across 50+ countries in five regions. Diamond V monetizes through one-time ingredient sales rather than subscription or licensing models.
Diamond V firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Diamond V
- Legal name
- Diamond V
- Website
- https://diamondv.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1943
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 251–500 employees
- Short description
- Diamond V is a wholly-owned Cargill subsidiary that manufactures proprietary postbiotic and phytogenic animal feed additives across eight species segments (dairy, beef, swine, poultry, aquaculture, equine, pet, small ruminant), serving feed mills, producers, and pet food manufacturers globally through 60+ distributors and five regional offices.
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Diamond V industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Animal Feed Additives
- NAICS
- Animal Food Manufacturing (31111), Other Animal Food Manufacturing (311119)
- SIC
- Agricultural Prod-Livestock & Animal Specialties (200)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Probiotics, Prebiotics & Postbiotics (Direct-Fed Microbials) (AFADALAE)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Yeast Products & Fermentation Metabolites (Yeast Culture, MOS/β-Glucans) (AFADALAM), Non-Antibiotic Health & Performance Supplements (Immune, Gut Health, Stress/Heat Support) (AFADALAO)
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Where Diamond V is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Cedar Rapids
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices8 records
Markets served
Diamond V business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Postbiotic Animal Feed Additive Sales: Diamond V generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of natural postbiotic animal feed additives for multiple species including dairy, beef, swine, poultry, aquaculture, equine, and pet. Products are sold through a global distributor network and US retailers for smaller quantities.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels5 records
Diamond V product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Diamond V manufactures and sells natural postbiotic animal feed additives produced through proprietary anaerobic microbial fermentation technology. Products support immune function and digestive health across multiple species including dairy, beef, swine, poultry, aquaculture, equine, small ruminant, and pet, with formulations available in granular, liquid, concentrated, organic (OMRI-Listed), and non-GMO variants. The company operates as a business unit within Cargill Animal Nutrition, distributing globally through distributors, direct field sales, and US retailers.
Product overview
Diamond V is a global animal health company that manufactures and sells postbiotic animal feed additives. The product portfolio is built on over 80 years of microbial fermentation science and technology, producing immune health postbiotics that work naturally with animal biology. The core products include DVAQUA (aquaculture), NaturSafe (beef cattle), SmartCare and NutriTek (dairy cattle), TruEquine (equine), TruMune and TruPet (pets), AviCare and Dia-V MBpro (poultry), and SynGenX/Dia-V Nursery (swine). Products are available in various forms including granular, liquid, and concentrated formulations. Some products offer Non-GMO and Organic (OMRI-Listed) options. The company also offers forage inoculants under the ForageMate brand and heat stress solutions like Diamond V Ice Plus. Diamond V operates as a business unit within Cargill Animal Nutrition, with manufacturing facilities in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and research in Elk River, Minnesota.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Diamond V™ ruminant solutions: A dedicated ruminant solutions brand bringing together postbiotics, phytogenics, expert consulting and digital tools for beef and dairy producers.
Products and services
- DVAQUA Natural immune health postbiotic aquaculture feed additive for fish and shrimp that supports immune function and digestive health for optimal health and performance in each life stage.
- NaturSafe (Diamond V Beef Shield) Postbiotic beef cattle feed additive containing bioactive compounds specifically formulated to optimize health and performance, supporting rumen health, immune strength, and antibiotic stewardship across cow/calf, stocker/backgrounder, and feedlot operations.
- LiquiPro SC Natural nutritional immune health liquid calf feed additive designed for use with pre-weaning liquid calf diets including milk and milk replacer, supporting animal health, rumen health, and immune strength.
- ForageMate Forage inoculant product line (HQ, VS-3, AP, EBL, BP) designed to enhance fermentation of harvested crops, lower pH, inhibit yeast and mold spoilage, and improve silage quality for dairy and cattle producers.
- LiquiCare RTU (Diamond V Relax LIQ) Liquid cattle drench postbiotic designed to manage challenges during weaning, receiving, and processing. Supports post-weaning health, dry matter intake, rumen health, and overall health and well-being.
- XPC Ultra Natural immune health concentrated postbiotic animal feed additive for all classes of livestock, poultry, equine, and pet diets. Supports immune function and digestive health with dual-action functionality.
- XPC Ultra LS All natural non-GMO immune health concentrated animal feed additive for all classes of livestock, poultry, equine, and pet diets. Produced using Saccharomyces cerevisiae fermentation platform.
- XP / XPC Natural immune health postbiotic used in dairy cow, beef cattle, broiler, breeder, layer, turkey, horse, and pet diets. Microbial fermentate composed of hundreds of bioactive compounds supporting optimal health and performance.
- XP LS / XPC LS Non-GMO animal feed additive manufactured using non-GMO grains, supporting digestion and rumen health through microbiota optimization. OMRI-Listed for organic production compatibility.
- SmartCare (Diamond V Young Shield) Natural immune health dairy calf feed additive for pre-weaning milk and milk replacer diets. Supports immunity, health, performance, gastrointestinal development, starter intake, and body weight gain.
- NutriTek (Diamond V Dairy Shield) Next generation immune health dairy cattle feed additive that optimizes gut health and immune strength for healthy animals that perform to their genetic potential, supporting rumen health, dry matter intake, body weight, feed efficiency, and milk production.
- NutriTek LS (Diamond V Dairy Shield LS) Non-GMO version of NutriTek dairy cattle feed additive. Next generation immune health product supporting immune function and digestive health.
- Diamond V Ice Plus Heat stress solution with unique synergistic blend that helps lessen heat's impact on milk production and reproductive health by supporting cow cooling at the cellular level. Proven with two decades of use and up to 5:1 ROI during heat stress.
- TruEquine Postbiotic horse feed supplement supporting immune function and digestive health. Helps support joint health, gut health, and stress management in all ages and levels of horses.
- TruEquine C Concentrated postbiotic horse feed additive, four times more concentrated than TruEquine. Supports optimal health and performance in all classes of equine diets.
- TruEquine CLS Concentrated non-GMO postbiotic horse feed additive, four times more concentrated than TruEquine. Applicable for use in non-GMO equine diets.
- TruEquine Ultra Most concentrated postbiotic horse feed additive, eight times more concentrated than TruEquine. Lowest inclusion postbiotic for optimal health and performance in equine diets.
- TruMune Advanced natural immune health pet food ingredient made from proprietary fermentation process. Developed for dog and cat diets with dual-action functionality supporting immune function and digestive health. AAFCO-defined natural ingredient.
- TruPet Advanced natural immune health pet food ingredient for dog and cat diets. Supports pet wellbeing and vitality with dual-action functionality for optimal health and wellness.
- AviCare Natural immune health poultry feed additive used in drinking water. Dual-action functionality supporting immune function and digestive health for optimal bird health and performance in broilers, layers, breeders, turkeys, and backyard birds.
- XPC Green OMRI-Listed organic postbiotic animal feed additive with all features of XPC but specifically formulated for use in organic rations.
- Dia-V MBpro Poultry feed additive combining postbiotics and essential oil compounds for meat bird performance. Supports improved body weight gain, feed conversion, processing yields, and decreased production costs.
- Dia-V SW LQ Natural pig liquid additive designed as a drinking water additive for sows. Supports gut health and overall performance, post-farrowing recovery, pre-wean livability, and litter weaning weight.
- SynGenX / Dia-V Nursery Piglet feed additive using proprietary Lactobacillus fermentation technology. Dual-action functionality supporting immune function and digestive health for optimal piglet health and performance post-weaning.
- Dia-V Nursery LS Non-GMO piglet feed additive using proprietary Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation technology. Supports immune function and digestive health in nursery pigs.
- Dia-V SC (Diamond V Young Shield) Natural immune health pre-weaning calf feed additive used in milk and milk replacer diets. Supports immunity, health, performance, and promotes healthy microbial balance.
- Diamond V P-Digest (formerly Actifor Pro) Phytogenic digestive solution containing plant-based bioactive compounds to support economic efficiency and promote resilience in animals. Launched in 2025 under Diamond V brand.
- Diamond V S-Digest (formerly Actifor Power) Phytogenic solution with essential oils, spices, and saponins to support rumen function, feed intake, and energy efficiency. Demonstrates up to 7.5% increase in dry matter intake, 12% increase in average daily gain, and 5% improvement in feed conversion ratio.
- Diamond V F-Digest (formerly Valido Pro) Phytogenic feed additive supporting increase in dry matter intake, nutrient digestibility, feed efficiency, rumen and intestinal function in dairy and beef cattle. Launched in 2025 under Diamond V brand.
Quantifiable outcome
- Research demonstrates improved survivability and yield in aquaculture operations with 15 challenge studies in shrimp and 16 in fish species.
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Companies that use Diamond V
Customer profileSegments8 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Diamond V technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
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Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
Diamond V partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
17 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.
- Cargill Animal NutritioncoreDiamond V is a business unit within Cargill Animal Nutrition. Cargill entities serve as distributors for Diamond V products across multiple regions including Colombia, South Africa, India, Ireland, Poland, Turkey, Russia, Thailand, and United Kingdom. This parent-subsidiary relationship provides Diamond V with global distribution infrastructure and resources.
- Provimi (Cargill)coreProvimi, now part of Cargill, distributes Diamond V products across Pakistan, India, Canada, France, Ireland, Italy, UK, and USA through their animal nutrition network.
- BarentzmajorGlobal ingredients distributor serving Canada with Diamond V pet food ingredients including TruMune.
- Brenntag Nordic AgromajorNordic agricultural ingredients distributor based in Denmark serving the region with Diamond V products.
- DKSH (Thailand) Limitedmajorpan-Asian specialty ingredients distributor serving Southeast Asia with Diamond V products.
- Feedworks Pty. Ltd.majorAustralian agricultural distributor serving Australia and New Zealand with Diamond V products including TruMune pet food ingredients.
- JEFO NutritionminorCanadian animal nutrition company distributing Diamond V products in North America.
- Consumer SupplymajorUS distributor serving the Midwest with exceptions for California, Arizona and Northeast regions. Distributes Diamond V products including XP, XPC, XPC Green, and NutriTek.
- Armor Animal HealthmajorUS-based online and phone retailer distributing Diamond V products XP and SmartCare for small quantity purchases.
- CPC Animal HealthminorUS retailer distributing Diamond V LiquiCare RTU product for cattle drenches.
- PBS Animal HealthminorUS-based online and phone retailer distributing Diamond V LiquiCare RTU and SmartCare products.
- StutsmansmajorUpper Midwest US distributor offering widest range of Diamond V products including DiaMune SE, NaturSafe, NutriTek, Original XP, Original XPC, and XPC Green.
- Trouw NutritionminorNutreco company serving Indonesia with Diamond V products through Trouw Nutrition Indonesia operations.
- Nutra BlendmajorUS-based distributor offering Diamond V pet food ingredients including TruMune.
- Phibro Animal HealthminorGlobal animal health company serving Argentina and Uruguay with Diamond V products.
- Leading UniversitiescoreDiamond V collaborates with leading universities and numerous independent laboratories around the world for scientific research studies across all major livestock, poultry, pet, aqua, equine, and other animal species.
- Independent LaboratoriescorePartnership with independent laboratories worldwide to conduct controlled research studies and validate product efficacy across animal species.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Diamond V competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Alltech: Alltech is a global animal nutrition company built on yeast fermentation technology (including Yea-Sacc and Bio-Mos) — directly comparable to Diamond V's XP/XPC and TruMune lines across species and on the same postbiotic/yeast metabolite category positioning.
- Arm & Hammer Animal and Food Production: Arm & Hammer's animal and food production division produces microbially-derived feed additives (yeast probiotics, postbiotics, and immune-support products) for ruminants and monogastrics. Directly comparable to Diamond V's yeast-based fermentation platform in dairy and beef segments.
- Chr. Hansen / Novonesis: Novonesis (formed via Novozymes–Chr. Hansen merger) is a global microbial fermentation leader producing probiotic and postbiotic solutions for animal nutrition. Direct competitor to Diamond V's Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Lactobacillus-based fermentation products.
- DSM-Firmenich (Biomin / Animal Nutrition & Health): Following DSM's merger with Firmenich and acquisition of Biomin, the combined entity is a leading global supplier of mycotoxin binders, probiotics, and postbiotic feed additives. Competes with Diamond V in functional feed additives for swine, poultry, and ruminants.
- Lallemand Animal Nutrition: Lallemand Animal Nutrition is one of the largest global producers of yeast-based probiotics, postbiotics, and microbial feed additives for livestock and pets. It directly competes with Diamond V in Saccharomyces cerevisiae-derived fermentation products across ruminant, swine, and poultry segments.
Broad incumbents
- ADM Animal Nutrition: ADM Animal Nutrition is a major global feed and premix manufacturer serving livestock, poultry, and pet producers. As a broad incumbent, ADM competes with Diamond V indirectly through premix bundling and directly through specialty additive offerings including probiotics and gut-health ingredients.
- Kemin Industries: Kemin is a diversified ingredient manufacturer with significant animal nutrition and health exposure (including encapsulated essential oils, probiotics, and immune-support additives). Competes with Diamond V in immune and gut-health functional feed ingredients, particularly in poultry and pet food.
- Evonik Animal Nutrition: Evonik produces amino acids, probiotics, and gut-health additives for livestock feed. Competes with Diamond V in functional feed additives, particularly in swine and poultry gut-health segments.
- Cargill Animal Nutrition (parent): Cargill Animal Nutrition is Diamond V's parent business unit and a global leader in animal feed premixes and additives. While Diamond V operates as a focused postbiotic brand within Cargill, the broader Cargill platform shapes distribution, formulation partnerships, and competitive dynamics.
Others
- Phibro Animal Health: Phibro Animal Health is a diversified animal health company producing vaccines, nutritional specialties, and feed additives (and a listed Diamond V distributor in Argentina/Uruguay). Relevant as a comparable animal health/additives platform and channel partner.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
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Frequently asked questions about Diamond V
What does Diamond V do?
Diamond V manufactures and sells natural postbiotic animal feed additives produced through proprietary anaerobic microbial fermentation technology. Products support immune function and digestive health across multiple species including dairy, beef, swine, poultry, aquaculture, equine, small ruminant, and pet, with formulations available in granular, liquid, concentrated, organic (OMRI-Listed), and non-GMO variants. The company operates as a business unit within Cargill Animal Nutrition, distributing globally through distributors, direct field sales, and US retailers.
Is Diamond V a public or private company?
Diamond V is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Diamond V founded?
Diamond V was founded in 1943. It employs 251 to 500 people.
Where is Diamond V based?
Diamond V is headquartered in Cedar Rapids, United States, in the North America region.
How does Diamond V make money?
One revenue line is on record: postbiotic Animal Feed Additive Sales.
Who are Diamond V's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Alltech, Arm & Hammer Animal and Food Production, Chr. Hansen / Novonesis, DSM-Firmenich (Biomin / Animal Nutrition & Health) and Lallemand Animal Nutrition. Broad incumbents are ADM Animal Nutrition, Kemin Industries, Evonik Animal Nutrition and Cargill Animal Nutrition (parent). Phibro Animal Health is listed as an others.
Does Diamond V have an API?
No public API is recorded for Diamond V.
What industry is Diamond V in?
Diamond V's product category is Animal Feed Additives. Its primary akta.pro industry code is AFADALAE, Probiotics, Prebiotics & Postbiotics (Direct-Fed Microbials), with a secondary code of AFADALAM, Yeast Products & Fermentation Metabolites (Yeast Culture, MOS/β-Glucans). Its NAICS code is 31111 and its SIC code is 200.