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BlogRumen health seminar: Regular forage analysis paysKey points Regular testing of forage and feed ingredients can more than pay for itself by providing a consistent, high quality and cost-effective ration to livestock, according to keynote speaker, Cliff Ocker. Cliff is the Director of Sales & Client Relations with Rock River Laboratory, a leading provider of analytical services to the agricultural industry […]
Jul 18, 2023
BlogMaking clean, hygienic quality grass silage is key to offset rising feed pricesAfter a wet spring last year that led to poor quality forages being made, this coming season livestock producers will be wanting to make the best silage possible as purchased feed, energy and other inputs continue to rise. Granted, the cost of making grass silage has also risen due to widespread inflation effecting energy and […]
Jul 18, 2023
BlogHeat stress in pigs: what are the risks, how to prevent it?Heat stress is becoming a growing issue in swine production as the temperatures are globally increasing, costing the swine industry millions in losses every year. Pigs adapt their behavior to better face heat stress by reducing their feed intake and consequently slowing down their growth. Among other effects, gut functions are becoming secondary and less […]
Jul 18, 2023
BlogUnderstanding rumen function technical seminarHighlighting the advances that have been made in ruminant nutrition. More than 70 livestock nutritionists and consultants were treated to a showcase of research and technology for managing rumen health at this year’s Lallemand Animal Nutrition Rumen Health Seminars held in Toowoomba and Melbourne recently. This year’s program featured speakers from Canada, USA, Ireland and […]
Jul 17, 2023
BlogRumen health seminar: Understanding acidosisKey points With the average 300-cow dairy herd recording up to 4500 cases every lactation, ruminal acidosis remains the most prevalent disease affecting dairy cows in Australia. Speaking at the Lallemand Animal Nutrition Rumen Health Seminar, Professor Ian Lean, says that many studies find about 10% of cows are affected at any one time and […]
Jul 17, 2023
BlogRumen health seminar: Managing acidosis starts with the transitional cowKey points Transition cows are at an increased risk of ruminal acidosis during early lactation due to a ‘perfect storm’ of low feed intake prior to and at calving, increased feed intake after calving, abrupt dietary change and increased competition for feed, suppressed immune function and inflammation. It is estimated that 19–26% of dairy cows […]
Jul 17, 2023
BlogRumen health seminar: Improving the productivity and nutrient use efficiency of pasture-fed cowsKey points Cutting-edge nutritional research, being undertaken in Ireland, is unlocking new understandings of dry matter intake (DMI) regulation, rumen function and N metabolism in grazing dairy cows. Dr Michael Dineen says well managed pasture-based systems can sustain high levels of animal performance through a keen focus on plant maturity and pasture management. “Pasture-based dairy […]
Jul 17, 2023
White PapersDid you know you can optimize your pig’s energy efficiency?Heat stress has several physiological consequences. It can affect gut barrier function, perturbate the metabolic responses, saturate the heat loss capacity, and change the feeding behavior of the animal. Live yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae boulardii CNCM I-1079 (LEVUCELL SB) has been demonstrated to improve energy efficiency which can increase growth and lactation performance. LEVUCELL SB also remains an […]
Jun 29, 2023
BlogHow beef cattle cope with heat stress: Producers are finding solutions through nutrition, managementHeat stress can disrupt average daily gain (ADG) in beef cattle, but new tools are available to help nutritionists and farmers around the world estimate losses — and take steps to regain production. Plus, recent research investigates the specific critical temperature for beef cattle linked to heat stress and mortality. It appears that some breeds […]
May 26, 2023
BlogExpert interview: Feeding dairy cows in 2023 and beyondTrevor DeVries, professor at the University of Guelph (Canada) Feeding cows is all about feeding the rumen. But what defines a healthy rumen? A healthy rumen is one that allows the cow to maintain a high level of dry matter intake and, at the same time, ensures the microbial population is stable, translating into efficient […]
May 18, 2023