Phileo Introduces Safchondro®: A Sustainable, Animal-Free Chondroitin Solution for Equine Joint Health

Marquette-lez-Lille (France), 15 April, 2025. —Phileo by Lesaffre, a global leader in animal nutrition and health solutions, is proud to announce the launch of Safchondro® – an innovative, animal-free chondroitin sulfate product designed to support joint health and mobility in horses.

Safchondro® is produced through precision fermentation using a proprietary, non-GMO microbial strain, followed by a targeted sulfation process to enhance bioavailability and efficacy. This advanced manufacturing approach offers several key benefits compared to traditional, animal-derived chondroitin sources:

• Consistent Quality: Safchondro® provides a fully standardized, highly purified (99%) chondroitin sulfate, ensuring reliable efficacy.
• Enhanced Safety: As an animal-free solution, Safchondro® eliminates potential safety concerns associated with animal-derived products
• Improved Sustainability: Phileo’s precision fermentation technology reduces the environmental impact compared to conventional chondroitin extraction methods from animal or algae.
• Superior Bioavailability: Safchondro®’s low molecular weight and targeted sulfation process result in enhanced gut absorption and biological activity.

“Safchondro® represents a significant advancement in the field of joint health supplements for horses,” said Rodolphe Rabot, Global Species Manager Pet & Equine at Phileo. “By leveraging our expertise in microbial science and biotechnology at Lesaffre’s facilities, we’ve created a chondroitin solution that is purer, more efficient, and completely animal-free – addressing the key limitations of traditional products.”

In the equine industry, chondroitin is an important ingredient from natural origin for maintaining joint function and flexibility in horses engaged in daily physical activities. Safchondro® makes it an ideal choice for horse owners seeking a sustainable, safe, and science-backed solution to support the long-term performance of their equine partners.

Safchondro® is now available for equine feed suppliers and supplement producers to add value to their offerings. To learn more about this innovative product, please visit here.