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BlogMaize silage feeding after drought condition – part 1/3I. Maize Nutritional characteristics grown in drought conditions Under drought stressed conditions we observed: Lower yields Dry Matter (DM) content variation: In field and between fields and so in the silo Energy content: Feed value is approximatively 80%, but varies between 70% and 100% Low level of starch: can be lower than 10% DM basis […]
Nov 19, 2018
BlogIndustry testimonial: “Lallemand is very good in focusing and thinking ahead of the market needs”Vet Produkt – Katalin Selmeczi and Gabriella Kisjuhasz Vet Produkt, which was founded in 2007, is a Hungarian company that distributes veterinary products and feed additives for poultry, swine and dairy cows. Find out more about them on their website! How long have you been working with Lallemand Animal Nutrition’s products? What is your route […]
Nov 7, 2018
BlogEnergy utilization in swineInterview with Jean Noblet, international monogastrics nutrition consultant During the 10th International LEVUCELL SB technical meeting on June 19, 2018, in Münster, Germany, Jean Noblet, presented “Energy utilization and heat production in pigs: application to reproductive sows.” We took this opportunity to ask him a few questions about the net energy system for swine. […]
Oct 24, 2018
BlogProbiotic improves egg qualityEgg quality encompasses multiple criteria (eggshell quality, yolk color and composition,etc.) and can have economic implicationsfor layer producers. As egg quality is strongly related to hens’ nutrition, let’s see how a probiotic can help improve egg quality and represent a safe and natural tool to enhance egg production. Less broken eggs BACTOCELL® (Pediococcus acidilactici MA 18/5M) modes […]
Oct 23, 2018
Blog80% of the bacteria biomass on earth is organized in biofilmImage by Louise Salt, IFR Even for microbes, strength lies in numbers. In nature, most bacteria don’t live as free-floating cells. Instead, they are organized into complex communities, known as biofilms1. A biofilm is defined as a community of microorganisms fixed to a surface. They secrete a protective extracellular matrix, which can represent 85% […]
Oct 19, 2018
BlogLive yeast improves rumen wall integrity and limits rumen epithelium inflammation in transitionThe transition around calving is a critical time for the dairy cow with major dietary, metabolic and physiological changes. In particular, the transition from a high-fiber to a high carbohydrate diet represents important challenges for rumen microbiota and, thus, rumen health with a negative impact on the cow’s inflammatory status. Using endoscopy and quantitative RT-PCR […]
Oct 11, 2018
BlogNew benchmarking study confirms: Alkosel offers the highest selenium transfer into breast muscle of broilersA new study assessed the bioavailability of nine different selenium (Se) sources in broiler chickens: sodium selenite (SS), Se proteinate (SP), three different synthetic organic sources containing 100% selenomethionine (SeMet) (Zn-SeMet, OH-SeMet and SeMet) and four different Se yeast products (SeY1, SeY2, SeY3 and Alkosel). Results are expressed using the Se transfer ratio*, which appears […]
Sep 25, 2018
BlogMulti-strains yeast fractions product helps reduce impact of coccidiosis on broilersI. Giannenas from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and V. Demey, Lallemand Animal Nutrition Lallemand Animal Nutrition confirms its commitment to poultry nutrition research at the XVth European Poultry Conference in Dubrovnik, Croatia. The company, sponsor of the event, presented six new studies on the benefit of probiotics, yeast derivatives and antioxidants in poultry nutrition, […]
Sep 20, 2018
BlogEffects from Heat Stress Can Stretch into FallThe effects of heat stress can continue long after cooler weather has arrived — even for cows not in milk. In fact, research has shown that proper cooling in the dry period improved subsequent lactation by up to 16 pounds more milk per day and 20 pounds more 3.5-percent fat-corrected milk (FCM) per day.1 “Most […]
Sep 18, 2018
BlogTargeting fish immunity and natural defenses through nutritionLallemand Animal Nutrition revealed new results through five different presentations at the AQUA 2018 conference organized by the European Aquaculture Society (EAS) and the World Aquaculture Society (WAS). These studies contribute advancing our understanding of functional aquafeed ingredients to support fish health, performance and welfare. Functional feeds are becoming an essential component of modern aquafeed […]
Aug 27, 2018