OLMIX

OLMIX

Collaboration with OLMIX, a company developing algae-based feed supplements. Evaluation of the impact of these supplements on vaccination efficacy and immune responses against Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus (PRRSV)

Project summary:

Through two previous collaborations with the OLMIX Group, we (i) demonstrated in vitro the immunomodulatory effects of algae on porcine blood monocytes and alveolar macrophages (Hervet, Animals, 2022 – doi.org/10.3390/ani12192576), and (ii) showed in vivo that dietary algae supplementation at the time of vaccination enhanced the production of PRRSV-specific antibodies (Hervet, BMC Veterinary Research, 2025 – doi.org/10.1186/s12917-025-05085-0).

We are currently conducting an experimental study in pigs combining dietary algae supplementation with PRRSV vaccination, together with comprehensive immunological monitoring and assessment of virological protection and clinical outcomes following experimental PRRSV infection.

 

Partner:

OLMIX (https://olmix.com/fr/)

 

BIOEPAR researchers involved:

 

Project coordinator and contact person:

Nicolas Bertho

 

Additional information:

Funding: contrat de recherche privé