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BlogBoost protein without the toxicityLallemand Animal Nutrition has been appointed the Australian distributor of a novel feed additive that provides a highly concentrated source of nonprotein nitrogen while reducing the risk of urea toxicity. An extrusion of maize starch, urea and sulphur, Amireia 200S contains 200% protein, 22% total dietary nitrogen and 3.2% sulphur. Lallemand’s Technical Manager – Ruminants, […]
Dec 17, 2024
BlogLallemand introduces silage testing serviceLallemand Animal Nutrition has introduced a silage quality testing service for silage contractors andlivestock producers. Company Managing Director, Alex Turney, says the new service compliments the company’s existing services. “Our inoculant, sealing and securing technology helps to produce better quality silage,” he says. “This testing service will help our customers to get the most from […]
Dec 17, 2024
BlogSilage solves straw issues for pigsAn extensive experiment conducted by Australia’s largest pork producer, SunPork Group, has confirmed that silage has an important role to play in enriching the environment of pigs. Straw is often used as the ‘gold standard’ for enrichment but it is the least-preferred option because of the risks it poses in terms of biosecurity, fire, mycotoxins […]
Dec 17, 2024
BlogMaize silage adds a new dimension to ‘fully fed’The addition of maize silage to the ration is taking the concept of ‘fully fed’ to new levels on Macalister region dairy farm, Anderlea Dairy. Ross Anderson, together with wife, Jenni Collings, and parents, Graeme and Chris Anderson, milk 500 crossbred cows in the Denison district south-east of Heyfield. The fourth-generation enterprise comprises a 120 […]
Dec 17, 2024
BlogSilage turbo-charges weaning programThe introduction of a silage-based weaner feeding program over the past five years is helping Queensland beef producers, Sandy and Jamie McCartney, to ensure their brahman cattle attain feedlot entry weights at less than 24 months of age. The introduction of a silage-based weaner feeding program over the past five years means their high-grade Bos […]
Dec 17, 2024
NewsletterIN THE MIX 65, SUMMER 2024Welcome to another edition of In The Mix! As the end of 2024 approaches, heartfelt thanks go out to our valued customers. Wider than normal rainfall delivers strong crops across Australia in 2024, and robust agricultural markets position Australian agriculture in a very favorable state. While challenges such as climate pressures, geopolitical tensions, trade disagreements, […]
Dec 16, 2024
BlogExpert interview: Monika Leukert on oxidative stressMonika Leukert is the Product Manager for Antioxidative Solutions and Yeast Derivatives at Lallemand Animal Nutrition Tell us more about oxidative stress Oxidative stress is the result of an imbalance between reactive oxygen species (ROS) and the body’s ability to counteract or neutralize their harmful effect with antioxidants. This imbalance can occur due to an […]
Nov 25, 2024
White PapersTransition cows: Total digestive tract inflammation and permeability at the center of transition challengesResearch highlights links between “leaky epithelium” and overall inflammation in cows during the calving transition period. The calving transition period subjects cows to various metabolic stresses that can have an impact on milk production, producer profitability, cow health, longevity and welfare. Effective transition management aims to enhance rumen preparation to optimize the start of lactation […]
Nov 25, 2024
White PapersBeyond free radicals: Understanding the complexity of oxidative stressOxidative stress — a term often heard in discussions about health, welfare and well-being — goes beyond just free radicals and antioxidants. It’s a complex phenomenon that causes chaos in all cells of the body. Production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) is a natural consequence of life. It arises within the cells of animals as […]
Nov 18, 2024
BlogBoosting Feedlot Lamb Growth and Profitability Through Rumen OptimizationEffective rumen management in cattle and sheep is essential for achieving optimal growth rates. Multiple studies have shown that a well-developed and healthy rumen is linked to higher average daily weight gains, making it a crucial focus for livestock management. This becomes even more important during stressful periods like weaning and should be maintained throughout […]
Nov 7, 2024