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BlogNew data from Poland shows live yeast can improve dairy cows’ tolerance to heat stressA new study using the live yeast LEVUCELL SC was conducted on two commercial dairy farms in Poland during the summer of 2021. The study evaluated the impact of feeding the rumen-specific live yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae CNCM I-1077 to dairy […]
Aug 11, 2023
BlogSaccharomyces boulardii was discovered in Vietnam 100 years ago… and it comes from lycheesLong before the land became known as Vietnam, following on the footstep of microbiologists Alexandre Yersin and Louis Pasteur, Henri Boulard was trying to understand why locals were dying from a cholera epidemic, which was marked by severe diarrhea. He […]
Jul 21, 2023
BlogRumen health seminar: Unlocking the benefits of fibreKey points Ensuring cows have access to physical effective fibre and sufficient time to ruminate is essential for maintaining rumen function, animal health and productivity. Lallemand Animal Nutrition Technical Services – Dairy, Tony Hall, says fibre is a key determinant […]
Jul 18, 2023
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Jul 17, 2023