Jack Deshon

BioZyme Incorporated

For over 70 years, BioZyme has served the agriculture industry as an innovator in fermentation and animal health. BioZyme was founded in 1951 by a former feed salesman, Larry Ehlert, when he borrowed $2,500 to buy a feed store across from the booming St. Joseph, Missouri Stockyards. Larry worked diligently to expand the business, and in 1965 began selling supplements. Then, in 1968 he purchased the patent and marketing rights to an unheard-of direct fed microbial produced from a fungus called Aspergillus oryzae. A visionary man, always ahead of his time, Larry knew there was a place for that type of ingredient in animal production. Now, 60 years later, BioZyme still relies on Amaferm to deliver performance. It has been research proven to increase digestibility in a range of species, and has over 175 published journal articles, theses, abstracts and controlled field trials supporting its effects. Today, BioZyme uses the same strain of A. oryzae to develop new pre- and post-biotics under the brand AO-Biotics. In addition, BioZyme offers supplements and animal health products for a variety of animals including cattle, swine, poultry, sheep, goats, horses and dogs. The BioZyme Family of Brands include AO-Biotics®, VitaFerm®, Gain Smart®, Vita Charge®, Sure Champ®, Vitalize®, DuraFerm® and Backyard Boost®. Headquartered in St. Joseph, Missouri, BioZyme reaches a global market of customers throughout the U.S., Canada, South America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East.