Kera Nutrição Animal

What Kera Nutrição Animal does

Kera Nutrição Animal is a Brazilian animal nutrition biotechnology company founded in 2004 as a subsidiary of LNF Latino Americana, headquartered in Bento Gonçalves, Rio Grande do Sul, with a dedicated manufacturing facility in Farroupilha, RS. The company manufactures and sells three core product categories in-house using proprietary technology and selected/exclusive microbial strains: (1) probiotics for multiple animal species (Levumilk for cattle, Biocalf for newborns, Avisflora for poultry, Pigflora for swine, Equusflora for horses, Keraacqua for aquaculture, Kerapets for pets); (2) silage inoculants (Kerasil product line including Kerasil+, Kerasil Grão Úmido, and Kerasil Cana, with the highest CFU/g concentration in the market); and (3) mineral supplements under the Kerative/Probovi line for cattle and sheep. The company holds HACCP, DNV, and ECOCERT certifications and has documented efficacy claims including over 90% aflatoxin adsorption (Kera ADS) and up to 60% medication cost reduction.

Kera distributes its products through a direct field sales model with commercial representatives covering five major Brazilian agricultural states (Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Catarina, Paraná, São Paulo, and Minas Gerais), supported by an in-house logistics fleet acquired in 2014 and on-site technical assistance to producers. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales targeting livestock producers, with a separate inside-sales/self-serve channel for pet owners via Kerapets. The company serves cattle (beef and dairy) as the primary segment, with secondary segments in poultry, swine, horses, sheep/goats, aquaculture, and pets. Customer evidence is dominated by named individual dairy and beef farms in southern Brazil, with award-winning customers including Fazenda Lovison (back-to-back winner of Taça Brasil de Silagem de Milho in 2015 and 2016) and Fazendas Reunidas ACP e Filhos.

The business model is one-time product sales of proprietary probiotics, inoculants, and mineral supplements manufactured in-house; pricing is not publicly disclosed and is negotiated through the commercial representative network. The company is wholly owned by parent LNF Latino Americana, with no external investors, no funding rounds, no M&A activity, and no public listing. The company employs 34 people, including a technical field support team and highly qualified biotechnicians, with family involvement in production leadership (Maria Fernanda Flores as Responsável Técnica from 2009). Revenue is not publicly disclosed, and no recent financial momentum signals (post-2018) are available.

Name

Kera Nutrição Animal

Legal name

Kera Nutrição Animal

Website

https://kerabrasil.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kera Nutrição Animal is a Brazilian animal nutrition biotechnology company (founded 2004) that manufactures proprietary probiotics, silage inoculants, and mineral supplements for livestock, poultry, swine, aquaculture, and pets, selling through a direct field sales network across five Brazilian states under parent LNF Latino Americana.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animal Nutrition Products

NAICS

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

SIC

Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty Diet Formulation (starter/finisher, transition diets, heat-stress, high-forage, low-starch) (AFADAMAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Animal Nutrition & Feeding Support Services (On-Farm Feeding, Feed Management) (AFAEALAJ), Specialty Species Nutrition (Exotics, Zoo, Wildlife) (HLAMAHAG)

Keywords

• Animal nutrition
• Probiotic supplements
• Silage inoculants
• Mineral supplements
• Livestock feed additives

Headquarters

HQ city

Bento Gonçalves

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Probiotics for Animal Nutrition: Sale of proprietary probiotic products for various animal species including cattle, poultry, swine, horses, sheep, goats, fish, crustaceans, and pets. Products are manufactured in-house with own technology.
2. Silage Inoculants: Sale of microbiological inoculants for silage (Kerasil product line) that preserve nutritional value of forage. Includes specific formulations for different crops such as corn, sugarcane, and high-moisture grain.
3. Mineral Supplements (Kerative Line): Sale of mineral supplement line (Kerative/Probovi) for cattle and sheep for dairy and beef production. Includes various formulations for different animal stages including lactation, reproduction, confinement, and pasture.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Kera Nutrição Animal manufactures and sells animal nutrition products, including probiotics, silage inoculants, and mineral supplements, for livestock (cattle, poultry, swine, horses, sheep, goats), aquaculture (fish, crustaceans), and pets. The company produces its formulations at a manufacturing facility in Farroupilha, RS, Brazil, and distributes them to animal producers and the agricultural value chain.

Product overview

Kera Nutrição Animal is a Brazilian biotechnology company specializing in animal nutrition products, founded in 2004 as a subsidiary of LNF Latino Americana. The company manufactures a comprehensive portfolio of three core product categories: (1) Probiotics including Avisflora (poultry), Biocalf (newborn animals), Levumilk (ruminants with selected yeast), Biobovi TR (young ruminants), Equusflora (horses), Keraacqua (aquaculture), Pigflora (swine), and Kerapets (dogs and cats); (2) Silage inoculants including Kerasil (standard), Kerasil+ (low compaction), Kerasil Grão Úmido (wet grain), and Kerasil Cana (sugarcane); and (3) Mineral supplements under the Kerative line for cattle, sheep, and other livestock. The products are distinguished by selected and exclusive microbial strains, high CFU concentrations, and scientific backing validated through university field studies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kerapets: Product line specifically for dogs and cats, a mineral supplement enriched with probiotics containing live micro-organisms and micro-minerals naturally present in the intestinal tract.
• Kerasil
• Kerative

Products and services

• Animal Probiotic Supplements Probiotic formulations designed to support gut health and digestive performance in livestock (cattle, poultry, swine, horses, sheep, goats), aquaculture (fish, crustaceans), and pets. Sold to commercial animal producers, integrators, and farmers.
• Silage Inoculants Bacterial inoculant products applied to forage to improve silage fermentation, preservation, and nutritional quality. Targeted at dairy, beef, and other ruminant producers conducting silage production.
• Mineral Supplements Mineral nutritional supplements formulated for multiple animal species to address macro- and micro-mineral requirements. Sold to livestock producers, farmers, and animal nutrition distributors.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 60% reduction in medication costs with proper mineral supplementation
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• LNF Latino AmericanacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2004LNF Latino Americana founded Kera Nutrição Animal in 2004, transferring 20 years of biotechnology knowledge and experience in animal nutrition. LNF opened its animal nutrition division in 1987, manufacturing silage inoculants. This parent company relationship provided the foundation and technology expertise that enabled Kera to develop its own proprietary products.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Alltech: US-headquartered global animal nutrition company offering a full-spectrum portfolio (probiotics, enzymes, mycotoxin binders, mineral premixes) including silage inoculants. Operates a strong Brazilian presence through Alltech Crop Science and Alltech do Brasil.
• Chr. Hansen (now Novonesis): Global bioscience major supplying probiotic strains, silage inoculants and animal feed enzymes — acquired by Novozymes to form Novonesis in 2024. Active in Brazilian poultry and swine nutrition through integrated solutions that compete head-to-head with Kera's poultry and swine lines.
• Tortuga (Cargill Animal Nutrition): Brazilian mineral supplement and animal nutrition brand (originally Tortuga), now part of Cargill's animal nutrition business, with deep penetration into Brazilian dairy, beef and equine markets. Direct overlap with Kera's Kerative/Probovi mineral supplement line.
• Lallemand Animal Nutrition: Global Canadian leader in microbial-based animal nutrition, including silage inoculants and probiotics across ruminants, poultry and swine. Operates broadly in Brazil through Lallemand Brasil — direct competitor on core Kera product lines but with deeper R&D and species coverage.
• Phileo (Lesaffre): Animal nutrition division of Lesaffre producing yeast-based probiotics and specialty ingredients for ruminants, poultry, swine and aquaculture. Active in Brazil and competing directly with Kera on yeast-probiotic technology (Saccharomyces cerevisiae-based).
• dsm-firmenich Animal Nutrition & Health: Merger of DSM and Firmenich providing vitamins, premixes, enzymes and probiotics across all livestock species globally. Represents the largest-scale competitor Kera would face if it pursued larger integrators or export markets.

Direct peers

• ICC Brazil: Brazilian subsidiary of ICC (Industrial Commodities Corporation) producing yeast-based probiotics, prebiotics and immunomodulators for livestock and pets, including silage inoculants. Most direct Brazilian peer to Kera on the microbial additive side.
• Biorigin: Brazilian yeast and probiotic manufacturer (originally from Zilor group) serving animal nutrition, pet food and human nutrition markets with proprietary yeast-derived ingredients. Comparable in technology approach (single-cell protein / fermentation) and Brazilian footprint.

Emerging players

• NutriQuest: Mid-sized animal nutrition and health company producing mycotoxin binders, probiotics and feed additives, including silage inoculants. Comparable scale and product overlap to Kera, with multi-species coverage in the Americas.
• Ourofino Saúde Animal: Brazilian animal health and nutrition producer publicly listed on B3 with probiotics, vaccines and pharmaceuticals. Overlaps with Kera on cattle and pet nutritional supplements but is significantly larger and more diversified.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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