About Us

The Future of Protein

Protein plays a vital role in the health of animals, people, and the planet. As global demand for animal protein continues to grow, producers face increasing pressure to support efficiency, sustainability, and animal health.

United Animal Health is focused on advancing biological technologies that help meet these challenges. By applying scientific discovery to practical production systems, we work alongside producers and industry partners to support the future of animal agriculture.

Who We Are

United Animal Health is a science-driven animal health company focused on improving the health, performance, and sustainability of modern livestock production.

Working closely with producers, veterinarians, and nutritionists, we develop biological and nutrition technologies designed to address real-world challenges in swine, dairy, and poultry production. Our approach combines scientific discovery, applied research, and field validation to evaluate how innovations perform in commercial production environments.

Our approach is built to connect discovery, validation, and real-world application at every stage.

Science Applied to Animal Agriculture

United Animal Health operates at the intersection of scientific discovery and practical application. Our teams translate biological insight into technologies that support animal health, production efficiency, and resilience in modern livestock systems.

Working closely with producers, veterinarians, and nutritionists, we combine microbial research, applied development, and field validation to evaluate innovations in real commercial environments.

Through ongoing investment in research, product development, and collaboration across a broader bioscience ecosystem, United continues to expand its ability to bring new biological technologies to animal agriculture.

Our Infrastructure

United Animal Health supports its research, development, and commercialization activities through a network of manufacturing, production, and scientific facilities.

These capabilities support feed manufacturing operations, microbial fermentation and production technologies, and specialized ingredient development facilities that support innovation across animal agriculture.

Through collaboration with affiliated companies and global partners, United’s platform also includes facilities supporting microbial discovery, fermentation science, and functional ingredient technologies.

Together, these capabilities allow United Animal Health to translate scientific discovery into practical solutions for modern livestock production systems around the world.

United and its affiliated companies maintain operations and partnerships across North America, Europe, and Latin America.

Our History

Founded in 1956, United Animal Health began with a commitment to serving livestock producers through practical innovation and close relationships with customers.

Over the decades, the company has evolved from its roots in animal nutrition into a science-driven organization focused on biological technologies that improve animal health and production performance.

Today, United Animal Health continues to build on that legacy—combining scientific discovery with practical application in real production environments to support the future of animal agriculture.

Key Milestones

1956
United Feeds is founded by John and Jean Swisher with a focus on serving livestock producers

1971
The company builds its first research farm, establishing a long-term commitment to science and field validation

1974
Added second farrow to finish research farm

1997
Added third swine research farm

2005
United Feeds becomes JBS United

2007
United co-founds Microbial Discovery Group, expanding its capabilities in microbial discovery and fermentation science

2017
MDG expands into new Oak Creek blending, packaging & warehouse facility

2017-18
Added dairy / poultry research capabilities to T.C. Bache Research Farm

2017-18
Added new sow buildings to Don E. Orr Research Farm

2018
Expanded Gridley facility

2018
Launched Lindner Show Feeds

2018
Company transitions from JBS United to United Animal Health

2020
Co-founded Pivotal Ingredients in 2020

2021
Expanded MDG to Oak Creek, Wisconsin adding spraying and blending capacity

2025
Added 10,000 L Fermentation Capacity to MDG

2026
Celebrating 70 Years of Innovation in Animal Agriculture

Today
The company continues to build on the vision of founder John B. Swisher, whose commitment to producers and practical innovation shaped the culture and direction of United Animal Health.

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United Animal Health
322 S Main Street
Sheridan, IN 46069 US

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