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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
BlogNavigating Feed Price Fluctuations: Strategies for Ruminant NutritionAs feed prices fluctuate significantly—from highs in 2022 to lower levels in 2024—dairy farmers and the dairy industry must adapt their strategies to enhance income over feed costs or manage least-cost formulations when milk-to-feed price ratios are constrained. Ruminants possess a unique ability to extract energy from fiber due to the fermentative activity in their […]
Oct 31, 2024
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, and I very much enjoy working with this amazing team! What is a typical day […]
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 during feed production? The main challenges to live yeast probiotic viability during feed production include […]
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 importance: the quality of their beloved corn silage. Now, corn silage was no ordinary snack. […]
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 the dry yeast products in the plant, which include active dry yeast (ADY) for brewing, […]
Sep 5, 2024
BlogHow to ensure liquid feed hygiene?In Europe, liquid feed is particularly popular for swine in northern and western countries — including Denmark, the Netherlands, Ireland, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy and Sweden — where a huge proportion of finishers and sows are fed liquid feed. Liquid feed can be associated with lower costs, improved feed intake, increased palatability and better animal […]
Aug 22, 2024