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BlogUnderstanding the effects of the hydrolyzed yeast, YELA PROSECUREThe Lallemand R&D team has focused on the screening of different feed-grade yeast biomasses and on production process optimization to introduce a specifically designed, functional hydrolyzed yeast: YELA PROSECURE. A controlled hydrolysis process is applied with the addition of specifically selected exogenous enzymes, ensuring high nutrient digestibility and functionality while providing reliability in terms of […]
Jul 8, 2022
BlogTime to think outside the ZINC OXIDE box for piglet weaning!For swine producers all around Europe, 2022 marks the end of medicinal zinc oxide (ZnO) use and the deadline to find alternative strategies for weaning. This spring, our swine technical team has been busy presenting new data on yeast-based alternative approaches at various international swine conferences. Here is an overview of these approaches. The power […]
Jul 8, 2022
BlogThe potential of positive biofilms to complement on-farm biosecurity measuresIncreasing emphasis is put on the role and management of microbial biofilms in farm buildings, particularly in the context of reducing on-farm antimicrobial usage while safeguarding the animal microbial environment. A comprehensive review by Virgile Guéneau, with Lallemand Animal Nutrition and the INRAE team, has just been published in the journal BIOFILM1. It provides an […]
Jun 27, 2022
BlogHarnessing the potential of next generation yeast derivatives for aquacultureYeast-based products hold promise for advanced aquaculture nutrition. During the International Symposium on Fish Nutrition and Feeding (ISFNF) that took place June 5-9 in Sorrento, Italy, two studies co-authored by Lallemand Animal Nutrition’s scientists illustrate this potential. Here is a short preview. Assessing the immune effects of different yeast cell wall fractions A study conducted […]
Jun 9, 2022
BlogLive yeast helps pigs cope with heat stress through gut microbiota modulation and improved feeding behaviorHeat stress is becoming a major concern for high-producing animals in all areas of the globe. Heat stress can have negative consequences on feeding behavior, growth performance, and animal welfare. Recent microbiota studies help producers understand how feeding the live yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae boulardii CNCM I-1079 can help alleviate the effects of heat stress through […]
May 4, 2022
BlogExpert’s view: Dr. Nico Vreeburg about heat stress signs and mitigation strategies for dairy operationsNico Vreeburg, DVM, joined Lallemand Animal Nutrition in 2021 as a Technical Services Manager for ruminants after working in veterinary practice for 15 years and 20 years in the Cows Signals company, which he founded in the Netherlands. Nico has unrivaled expertise in dairy cow behavior and management. A self-proclaimed real “cowboy”, he shares his […]
Apr 15, 2022
BlogAn outside-in approach to piglet management under reduced antibiotic and zinc oxide useIn the actual context of reducing medication practices due to public health concerns, swine specialists are considering alternative management strategies to help reduce the use of antibiotics and zinc oxide while safeguarding post-weaning performance. We know there is no silver bullet to address this and the best option is to take a wider look at […]
Jan 24, 2022