A St. Joseph manufacturer of propriety and natural supplements for livestock is turning its focus to commercial swine and poultry.

BioZyme® Inc. located on Stockyards Expressway announced Tuesday the launch of a new Commercial Division to focus on research and development of products for commercial swine and poultry.

The company said Bill Bayless has been hired as the Director of Commercial Business Development to lead the new division. Bayless has more than 30 years of training, education and experience in animal husbandry, nutrition and management.

“We are very excited to be expanding our business into the commercial segment,” said Lisa Norton, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at BioZyme. “We have always known that our unique products are beneficial to a variety of animals, but had not made the transition into poultry or commercial pig operations until recently. We have a lot to contribute to the industry.”

BioZyme® Inc., founded in 1965, develops and manufacturers natural, propriety products focused on animal nutrition, production and microbiology. BioZyme offers vitamin, mineral, trace mineral and protein supplements for a variety of animals including cattle, pigs, poultry, sheep, goats, horses and dogs.