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BlogA unique microbiological approach to piglet management in the farrowing roomWhen animals have a good rest… so do the farmers! A clean and healthy farrowing pen is key for the welfare and health of newborn piglets. As part of its animal environment range, Lallemand Animal Nutrition has developed a bacterial-based solution designed to positively influence the microbial ecosystem within animal environment: EAZYBED PRO. We’ve seen […]
Apr 24, 2024
BlogBiofilms: friends or foes?Biofilm is a way of life for bacteria. They are spatially organized microbial communities with emerging properties in comparison to the free-floating form. Microorganisms inside the biofilm are embedded in a self-produced matrix that gives a three-dimensional structure to the population. For example, this structure leads to the appearance of gradients making the microorganisms living […]
Apr 8, 2024
BlogHow to promote a positive microbial environment for birds, inside and outPoultry housing contains a complex microbial environment with potentially high pathogenic pressure. Undesirable residual bacteria present within a biofilm after disinfection can recolonise what otherwise appears to be a ‘clean’ building presenting a health risk to the newly placed chick.Lalfilm PRO is designed to deal with this, it is a blend of bacteria selected for […]
Mar 25, 2024
BlogHow to make more from your grass silageMaking the most of your forage crops has never been more important. We are here to help you to make more high quality silage from your grass and produce more milk and more valuable milk from your silage. A new UK-based trial undertaken at Reading University indicates that using an inoculant on grass silage can […]
Mar 3, 2024
BlogHow to boost rumen function at grazing for more milk solids.Whist the cows may be happy to be out, a change to lush, lower fibre grass is a challenge for the rumen. The resulting loose, liquid manure isn’t just a hazard for milkers, it is a sure sign of lost milk production and/or milk quality. Loose manure suggests poor rumen function, especially if gas bubbles […]
Mar 2, 2024
White PapersTrial shows inoculated silage increases milk solids and litres soldA recent trial at Reading University’s CEDAR unit showed that using the silage inoculant MAGNIVA Platinum Grass Dry to optimise silage fermentation: Feeding this MAGNIVA treated silage to mid-lactation Holstein cows also resulted in: Want to learn more about the Reading University trial showing the positive effect of feeding inoculated silage on dairy cow performance? […]
Mar 1, 2024
BlogMaternal transfer sets piglets up for future success The maternal transfer process from sows to piglets is crucial for boosting early-life development and performance in piglets. Lallemand’s monogastric technical manager, Hannah Elliott, outlines the key findings from an event, which included presentations from Dr David Solà-Oriol from the Autonomous University of Barcelona, and Fernando Bravo de Laguna who is pig R&D project lead […]
Feb 3, 2024
WebinarsRumen environment: How does rumen pH affect rumen microbes, animal health, and diet formulation?Speakers: Dr. Frederique Chaucheyras-Durand, Research Manager, Lallemand Animal Nutrition – INRAe and Dr. Emiliano Raffrenato, Consultant at RUM&N – NDS Professional and Assistant Professor, University of Padova Key points:
Jan 30, 2024
BlogSupport transition cow digestion to improve performanceThe transition period in dairy cows spans from dry-off through the postpartum and fresh phases. It represents a critical time for the cow with major dietary, metabolic, and physiological changes. Feed management is crucial as the transition from a high-fiber diet to a diet high in rapidly fermentable carbohydrates can be a challenge for rumen […]
Jan 8, 2024
BlogIndustry Testimonial: Optimising air quality and cow comfort in dairy housing pays dividendsIn 2019, a new dairy house was built for the milking herd because of a tuberculosis breakdown. Farm manager, Zara Dorrington, explained that air quality was a top priority to improve cow health and longevity. She shares her experience with EAZYBED PRO to help manage the microbial environment in the new barn. Dorrington explains: “We […]
Dec 12, 2023