About MS Biotech

Megastarter Biotech (Pty) Ltd t/a MS Biotech is a South African company affiliated with Megastarter Inc. - a corporation based in the USA. Megastarter Inc. acquired the business related to the Megasphaera elsdenii organism from Yara Phosphates in 2009.

Megastarter Inc. introduced the world’s first commercially available, live, natural lactic acid utilising micro-organism (Megasphaera elsdenii) with which feedlot cattle/sheep and dairy cattle are strategically dosed to prevent the accumulation of lactic acid (and therefore acidosis) in the rumen. This action not only aids ruminants to adapt quicker onto high-concentrate/starch diets, but also allows for moving boundaries with regards to faster diet step-up and/or to increase concentrate/starch levels in the diet. The focus is therefore shifted to a new level of feed efficiency and animal production. Megastarter Inc’s strategic goal is to be the leading provider of the Megasphaera elsdenii organism to the ruminant animal market in the global arena. The company strategy is to continuously develop the core competencies on the fermentation know-how, understanding the needs of the feed and animal value chain and utilising its strong market position and
cost-competitive operations.

MS Biotech provides high-performance products and innovative solutions for the beef, sheep feedlot and dairy market. The company has strong synergies working together with feedlots, dairies, feed and animal health companies as well as consulting nutritionists and veterinarians.

By providing solutions and building long-term relationships, MS Biotech focuses on aspects that are of primary importance to our valued customers, consequently enhancing the economic value of each individual customer. We grow as a company by developing novel solutions for the animal production industry. Together with enhanced product innovation, technical support, as well as excellent Research and Development resources, MS Biotech ensures that our customers stay on the forefront of technology by providing them with the best applied solutions.

Together with the effectiveness and innovation of new products, we also ensure that our products are natural, safe and environmentally friendly.

 


About our products

Megastarter™ Lacticon™ B / Megastarter™ Lacticon™ S and Megastarter™ Megamilk are the world’s first commercially available Megasphaera elsdenii products for the dairy and feedlot industry!

Megastarter™ Lacticon™ B / Megastarter™ Lacticon™ S is a live, natural microorganism with which feedlot animals are strategically dosed to prevent the build-up of lactic acid and subsequent acidosis in the rumen. These products aid feedlot cattle/sheep to adapt quicker onto the feedlot diet, thereby improving their production efficiency and overall health.

Megastarter™ Megamilk is a live, natural microorganism with which dairy cows are strategically dosed to prevent the build-up of lactic acid and subsequent acidosis in the rumen. Megastarter™ Megamilk is especially used during early lactation to facilitate the adaptation period of dairy cows during the transition from high-roughage to high-concentrate diets. This results in a healthier-functioning rumen environment rapidly after calving which is crucial for optimal feed intake and utilisation, milk production, reproduction and general health of high-producing dairy cows.