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BlogExpert’s view: Catherine Desautels: “Quality is a journey, not a destination”Catherine has been working as Global Quality Manager for Lallemand Animal Nutrition for over 10 years and has developed a strong knowledge of Lallemand’s plants and processes from previous positions in R&D process, regulatory, and quality. She holds an M.Sc. in microbiology and MBA in Life Sciences which allows her to have both scientific and […]
Jan 13, 2023
Blog10 billion good reasons to choose TITAN technologyIn both intensive and extensive grazing systems across Australia, molasses supplements are commonly used to promote the dry matter intakes of grasses and counterbalance some nutritional deficiencies. It is believed the addition of a live yeast in molasses will cause a fermentation, and therefore is not a feasible option. This is not the case utilising TITAN […]
Dec 2, 2022
BlogThomas Foods International Feedlot takes out the 2022 ALFA Community Heroes AwardThomas Foods International Feedlot from the Murray and Mallee region of South Australia have been awarded the 2022 ALFA Community Heroes Award for their Rural Pathways program closing the city/county divide. Sponsored by Lallemand Animal Nutrition, this award recognises and rewards those feedlots that are actively nourishing their local communities and environment by going above […]
Dec 2, 2022
BlogTwo bites at the same cherryQueensland silage contractor and beef producer, Wayne Roche, is amazed by the quality of silage from a bun that has been opened twice in the past five years. Wayne and Tanya Roche produce more than 100,000 tonnes of high quality silage for dairy and beef producers throughout southern Queensland and northern NSW each year. They […]
Dec 2, 2022
BlogProTernative helps to relieve BRD stressBovine respiratory disease (BRD) is a leading cause of sickness and death in feedlot cattle. In Australia, it is estimated that BRD is responsible for 64% of morbidity and illnesses. Besides having a direct impact on animal health, BRD can quickly overwhelm livestock and economic performance. Stress is a precursor to BRD. Recent-arrived cattle are […]
Dec 2, 2022
BlogManagement and expectations of corn silage this coming seasonThe 22/23 corn silage season is shaping up to be a challenging year, due to excessive spring rain and flooding in some areas – resulting in heavy, saturated soils. The cool, wet spring has delayed planting and resulting in a late harvest for some areas. Silage makers may have to make tough decisions on the […]
Dec 2, 2022
BlogDo you know how fiber is affecting rumen health?Ruminant digestive systems have the ability to degrade and ferment fiber through microbial activity. The fiber components, and the subsequent production of volatile fatty acids (VFAs), provide the majority of the energy for the ruminant. But energy (and milk) production is not the only role of fiber: it is the fiber that ensures the proper […]
Dec 2, 2022
BlogMaintaining bedding quality can benefit udder healthDid you know that a cow spends at least 12 hours per day lying down, either resting or ruminating? It is easy to understand how the microbial quality of the bedding and manure — that are in close contact with the udder for so long — is an important factor to help maintain a healthy […]
Dec 1, 2022
NewsletterIN THE MIX 59, Summer 2022Welcome to another edition of In The Mix. Well the threepeat of La Niña is well on the way and delivering what can now only be called a “green drought” across Eastern Australia. It’s remarkable for a wide range of reasons. We’ve gone from the mega dry of 2019 to enormous falls of water across the […]
Dec 1, 2022
BlogBactocell supports calcium metabolism in mature laying lensAs the laying cycle progresses, eggs get bigger while the hens’ calcium (Ca) metabolism becomes disrupted. The capacity to keep hens well beyond 90 weeks emphasizes the necessity to manage eggshell quality all along the cycle to avoid some end-of-lay disorders. All the Ca deposited on the eggshell comes from the feed. Therefore, its assimilation […]
Nov 21, 2022