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BlogMarina Last, Production Planner at Lallemand Felixstowe yeast plant: “We all work together and support each other”The people behind the products: meet Marina Last, Production planner at Lallemand Felixstowe yeast plant. Can you briefly introduce yourself? I am the production planner here at the plant. I started with the company three and a half years ago, […]
Oct 3, 2024
BlogExpert interview: Carlos Vergara on Optimizing Live Yeast Probiotic ViabilityCarlos Vergara Robles is the Processing and External Production Manager at Lallemand Animal Nutrition and has more than 20 years of experience in the animal feed industry. What are the main challenges in maintaining the viability of live yeast probiotics […]
Sep 24, 2024
BlogThe Great Corn Silage Showdown: MAGNIVA Platinum 3 vs. The Yeasty InvadersOnce upon a sun-drenched farm, nestled in the faraway valley of Miner, NY, USA, there existed a mystical research facility known as the Forage Centre of Excellence. Here, clever scientists and wise cows gathered to discuss matters of the utmost […]
Sep 19, 2024
BlogEric Legget, Operation Manager at Lallemand Felixstowe yeast plant: “Every day brings new opportunities!”The people behind the products: meet Eric LEGGET, Operation Manager at Lallemand Felixstowe yeast plant Eric, can you briefly introduce yourself? I am the operation manager for the downstream part of the yeast production. I am in charge of all […]
Sep 5, 2024
BlogSilage-based feeding program enhances efficiency in Northern Beef OperationA silage-based feeding program is driving the efficiency of a large-scale northern beef operation by placing early-weaned calves onto a rising plane of nutrition that ultimately reduces the age of turn-off and improves meat quality. John and Mary Atkins, together […]
Sep 3, 2024
BlogSpring silage is a favourable option for cereal cropsDeteriorating grain prices are prompting growers in some circumstances to consider the silage option for winter cereal crops, especially with cattle prices on the increase over the past three months. It’s just one contributing factor in what is shaping up […]
Sep 3, 2024
BlogThe importance of UV protection for silageSilage, an essential component of many dairy and beef operations, requires careful management from harvest to feeding. While proper inoculation, packing, and sealing are crucial for successful fermentation, one often overlooked factor can significantly impact silage quality: ultraviolet (UV) radiation […]
Sep 3, 2024
BlogCorn turns dairy business on its earThe addition of maize silage to the nutrition program is helping to power an ambitious expansion program for Gippsland dairy farmers, Alex and Olivia McArthur. Together with their team of eight full-time staff, the McArthurs milk about 1000 Holstein, Jersey […]
Sep 3, 2024
BlogAsh contamination in silage results in more than just energy lossThere are a variety of factors that impact the ensiling process, and one of those is soil contamination. The amount of soil brought into the silage bunker with the forage can be shown by the percentage of ash. Ash in […]
Sep 3, 2024
BlogSilage Takes Center Stage at Beef Australia 2024: Insights and innovations for livestock producersModern silage production was firmly in the spotlight at this year’s Beef Australia, with hundreds of beef producers from throughout Australia visiting the Lallemand Animal Nutrition stand. Lallemand Animal Nutrition mounted a major display at the event in partnership with […]
Sep 3, 2024