What Agrarian Solutions does

Agrarian Solutions is a privately held animal-health company founded in 1996 and headquartered in Nappanee, Indiana, that develops and markets direct-fed microbial (DFM) feed additives and mycotoxin-mitigation products for dairy and beef cattle producers. The company operates a portfolio of proprietary biological technologies, including L-form (cell-wall-deficient) bacteria engineered to function inside intestinal cells, the DTX efflux-transporter protein system for mycotoxin rejection, the LivOx proprietary plant-actives blend, IgY egg-based specialized proteins, and three proprietary DFM bacterial strains. These technologies are organized into four product categories — mycotoxin mitigation, calf health, calving/transition support, and gut health/immunity — and are delivered through formats ranging from bulk concentrates to boluses and gels.

The business model is B2B with a cooperative-channel GTM: Agrarian sells primarily through US channel partners (Select Sires Member Cooperative, Premier Select Sires, CentralStar Cooperative) and Canadian partners (Select Sires Canada, Grand Valley Fortifiers), with international distribution via IFT in the UAE, Premium Tech-Solutions in Mexico, and additional distributors in Egypt, Thailand, Taiwan, Malaysia, and South Korea. Direct sales are used for concentrates and an e-commerce channel exists on its own site. Pricing follows a unit-based structure with volume discounts; product prices across the catalog fall in the $125–$898 per-unit range, indicating small-ticket SKU economics rather than enterprise-anchor contracts. The customer base is overwhelmingly small-to-medium dairy and beef operations, with the only documented large enterprise reference being a 2,500-cow dairy.

The company has remained privately funded and bootstrapped through its 28-year history, with no public funding events disclosed. In 2021 it implemented the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) to professionalize management, and in 2023–2024 it launched the BioFresh Microbial Bolus and Gel line and enhanced the DTX Concentrate with the LivOx blend, while continuing to expand international distribution. Headcount is reported in the 11–50 range, consistent with a niche, founder-led agricultural biotech operating globally through partner channels rather than direct field sales.

Name

Agrarian Solutions

Legal name

Agrarian Solutions

Website

https://agrariansolutions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Agrarian Solutions is a privately held, Nappanee, Indiana-based animal-health company that develops proprietary direct-fed microbial feed additives and mycotoxin-mitigation products for dairy and beef cattle producers, distributed through US and Canadian cooperatives plus international partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animal Feed Additives

NAICS

Animal Food Manufacturing (3111), Other Animal Food Manufacturing (311119)

SIC

Wholesale-Farm Product Raw Materials (5150)

akta.pro primary industry

Livestock & Poultry Nutrition (Feed & Premixes) (HLAMAHAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mycotoxin Risk Management (Binders, Deactivators) (AFADAKAG), Mycotoxin Binders & Detoxifiers (Clays, Yeast Cell Wall) (AFADALAH), Carrier Systems & Microencapsulated Additive Premixes (Protected Nutrients, Slow-Release) (AFADAGAN)

Keywords

• Direct fed microbials
• Livestock feed additives
• Mycotoxin mitigation
• Calf health support
• Dairy cattle nutrition

Headquarters

HQ city

Nappanee

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Livestock Feed Additive Products: Sale of proprietary Direct Fed Microbial products for livestock including DTX (mycotoxin mitigation), BioCycle (gut health), BioFresh (calving support), Convert (calf health), and Cow Start Complete (transition cow support). Products sold as on-farm use additives and feed mill concentrate formulations through distributors and direct sales.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels14 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Agrarian Solutions manufactures and sells proprietary Direct Fed Microbial (DFM) livestock feed additives built around unique L-form (cell wall-deficient) bacteria technology. The product portfolio addresses mycotoxin mitigation (Select DTX, DTX Concentrate, BioCycle Plus), calf health support (CONVERT Day-One Calf Gel, Big Calf Powder, Day-One Bolus), calving and transition cow support (Ca3 BioFresh Bolus, BioFresh Microbial Gel/Bolus, Cow Start Complete Bolus), and gut health and immunity (Select BioCycle, BioCycle Concentrate, BioCycle Showcase) for dairy and beef cattle operations. Products are distributed as on-farm gels, boluses, and powders or as feed mill concentrates through a network of regional livestock cooperatives, genetics distributors, and international channel partners across the US, Canada, Mexico, UAE, Egypt, Thailand, Taiwan, Malaysia, and South Korea.

Product overview

Agrarian Solutions offers a portfolio of livestock health products built around proprietary Direct Fed Microbial (DFM) technology featuring L-form bacteria. The product line centers on four core categories: Mycotoxin Mitigation (Select DTX™ and DTX™ Concentrate), Calf Health Support (CONVERT™ Day-One Calf Gel, CONVERT™ Big Calf Powder, CONVERT™ Day-One Bolus), Calving & Transitional Support (Ca3 BioFresh® Bolus, BioFresh® Microbial Gel, BioFresh® Microbial Bolus, Cow Start™ Complete Bolus), and Gut Health & Immunity (Select BioCycle®, BioCycle® Concentrate, BioCycle® Plus). Products range from on-farm use gels and boluses to feed mill concentrates, with formulations for both dairy and beef cattle. The proprietary L-form bacteria technology differentiates the portfolio by operating inside intestinal cells rather than in the GI tract lumen.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DTX: Direct-fed microbial product for mycotoxin mitigation in livestock feed. Includes Select DTX and DTX Concentrate variants.
• BioCycle
• BioCycle Plus
• CONVERT
• BioFresh
• Cow Start Complete
• LivOx
• Ruminate This

Products and services

• Select DTX™ On-farm direct-fed microbial product utilizing proprietary DFM technology for feed challenges caused by molds and their metabolites (mycotoxins). Half-ounce dose for direct farm use, supporting reproductive performance and immune response in dairy and beef cattle.
• DTX™ Concentrate Direct-fed microbial product for feed mill mixing, utilizing proprietary DFM technology for mycotoxin challenges. Nine-gram dose product for adding to premix at local feed manufacturers; enhanced with LivOx proprietary plant actives blend supporting liver health and antioxidant function.
• BioCycle® Plus / Select BioCycle® Plus Combines benefits of BioCycle® and DTX™ with three unique strains of proprietary DFM technology. Recommended for herds facing combination of breeding, production, and herd health challenges stemming from mold-driven problems.
• CONVERT™ Day-One Calf Gel Oral gel for newborn calves providing beneficial bacteria (5 billion CFU), proprietary DFM technology, and egg-based specialized proteins to restrict growth of pathogens including E. coli, Rotavirus, Salmonella, Cryptosporidium, and Clostridium perfringens.
• CONVERT™ Big Calf Powder Powdered direct-fed microbial for mixing in whole milk or milk replacer for calves from birth through weaning. Contains 1 billion CFU of beneficial bacteria and enzymes for gut health, immune function, and pathogen reduction.
• CONVERT™ Day-One Bolus Oral bolus providing 5 billion CFU of lactic acid bacteria plus specialized proteins for newborn calf immune and digestive support.
• Ca3 BioFresh® Bolus Non-caustic calcium bolus providing 45.5g calcium with fast and slow availability plus 50,000 I.E. vitamin D3. Supports transition cow calcium needs without irritating membranes.
• BioFresh® Microbial Gel Direct-fed microbial gel providing 9 billion CFU of beneficial bacteria and yeast for enhancing feed intake, ruminal fermentation, and immune function during off-feed or low-intake periods.
• BioFresh® Microbial Bolus Highly concentrated oral bolus with 9 billion CFU (E. faecium, L. acidophilus, S. cerevisiae) plus enzymes, vitamins, and minerals for rumen support during stress, freshening, or illness recovery.
• Cow Start™ Complete Bolus Transition cow bolus providing dual calcium sources, energy precursors, live yeast, vitamins and minerals to resolve calving-associated inflammation. Delivers 53g calcium, 40,000 I.U. vitamin D3, and 250 I.U. vitamin E per bolus.
• Select BioCycle® Direct-fed microbial feed additive combining bacteria, yeast, enzymes, pathogen-focused proteins and nutrients to enhance gut microflora, metabolism, and nutrient digestion. Contains proprietary DFM bacteria for improved reproduction and herd health.
• BioCycle® Concentrate Feed mill concentrate version of BioCycle® for manufactured feeds. Contains live yeast, enzyme package, and microbial cultures for gut health and feed efficiency.
• Select BioCycle Showcase Formulated for high genetic value calves and show animals. Contains proprietary beneficial bacteria, yeast culture, and enzyme package with emphasis on supporting show ring conformation and hair quality.

Quantifiable outcome

• 28.6% improved AI pregnancy rates (36.7% control to 47.2% DTX)
• +11 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• Grand Valley FortifierscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCanadian distributor specializing in livestock nutrition. Founded in 1960, they formulate, manufacture, and sell high-quality mineral premixes for swine, dairy, beef, and poultry producers. Located in Cambridge, Ontario.
• Select Sires Canada Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCanadian company providing high-quality bovine genetics and feed additives. Offers access to Holstein, high-components breeds, and beef sires along with feed supplements. Located in Kemptville, Ontario.
• Select Sires Member CooperativecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFarmer-owned cooperative serving 27 US states and Mexico. Provides cattle genetics, products, and services including Select DTX, Select BioCycle, Select BioCycle Plus, and calf health products. Main office Columbus, OH; West office North Logan, UT.
• Premier Select SirescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUS distributor serving Eastern US states from Maine to Florida plus Kansas. Provides on-farm feed additives and calf health products. Offices in Tunkhannock, PA and Spring Hill, TN.
• CentralStar Cooperative, Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUS distributor serving WI, IN, MI. Offers on-farm feed additives including Select DTX, Select BioCycle, Select BioCycle Plus, and calf/conversion products. Offices in Lansing, MI and Waupun, WI.
• Premium Tech-Solutions SA de CVcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMexico distributor providing DTX and CONVERT products. Located in Querétaro, México.
• IFT Animal Health LLCcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUAE distributor as division of IFT Corporation. Provides Nutri-Tox mycotoxin protection and Syner-Tox liquid poultry products. Located in Business Bay, Dubai, UAE.
• International Free Trade CompanycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEgypt, Middle East, North Africa distributor. Leading animal health company established in 1989, expanded in 1994 to include animal health operations partnering with global leaders.
• Sinotrade Technology Co.secondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThailand distributor for Agrarian Solutions products. Located at 88/83 Moo 8, Om Noi, Krathum Bean, Samut Sakhgon.
• JING-YU International Co.,Ltd.secondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTaiwan distributor for Agrarian Solutions products. Located at 157 Darong W. Street, Xitun District, Taichung.
• Pahang Pharmacy Sdn. Bhd.secondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMalaysia distributor for Agrarian Solutions products. Located at Lot 5979 Jalan Teratai, Klang, Selangor.
• Flavor Corporation of KoreasecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSouth Korea distributor for Agrarian Solutions products. Located at Junggok-dong, Seoul.
• Dairyland Laboratories, Inc.coreTechnology or IntegrationGlobal leader in analytical lab services providing independent mycotoxin testing results for Agrarian Solutions mycotoxin reports. Provides TMR and corn silage assay data across US regions.
• Activation LaboratoriescoreTechnology or IntegrationGlobal leader in analytical lab services providing independent mycotoxin testing results for Agrarian Solutions mycotoxin reports.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Diamond V: Produces natural microbials and postbiotic feed additives targeting dairy gut health, immune function, and mycotoxin challenges. Directly comparable to Agrarian's DTX and BioCycle portfolio.
• Lallemand Animal Nutrition: Global leader in yeast and bacteria-based probiotics for livestock, including direct-fed microbials for dairy and beef cattle. Closest direct competitor to Agrarian's DFM-based gut health and reproduction product lines.
• Bio-Vet: US-based animal nutrition company selling direct-fed microbials, probiotics, and bolus products for dairy cattle, including transition cow and calf health products comparable to BioFresh and CONVERT.
• Arm & Hammer Animal Nutrition (Church & Dwight): Supplies proprietary microbial and nutritional feed additives for dairy transition cows, calves, and reproduction, including direct-fed microbials and egg-based antibody products that overlap with Agrarian's CONVERT and BioFresh lines.
• Chr. Hansen (Novonesis) Animal Health: Major direct-fed microbial and probiotic supplier for dairy and beef cattle, with bovine-specific probiotic strains and gut health solutions that compete head-to-head with Agrarian's BioCycle and DTX offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Alltech: Global animal nutrition company with broad portfolio including mycotoxin binders (Mycosorb), DFM, and yeast-based products serving dairy and beef operations. Overlaps with Agrarian on multiple product lines but at much larger scale.
• Phibro Animal Health: Public animal health and nutrition company offering feed additives, mycotoxin binders, and nutritional specialty products for cattle producers. Comparable end-customers and ingredient categories.
• Kemin Industries (Animal Nutrition): Manufactures feed additives, mycotoxin binders, and gut health solutions for dairy and beef cattle. A broader incumbent with overlapping technology platforms.
• ADM Animal Nutrition: Global feed manufacturer and nutrition specialist selling premixes, concentrates, and feed additives to dairy and beef producers. Adjacent competitor in feed-milled concentrate distribution channel.

Emerging players

• ImmuCell Corporation: Develops and markets animal health products including calf scours preventatives and feed additives for dairy producers. Comparable niche overlap with Agrarian's calf health CONVERT line.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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