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BlogFiber, an untapped energy source?Turning fiber into milk: role of the rumen engine Current context of high price of feed raw materials is driving us to reconsider the importance farm-grown fibrous material in the ration of ruminant. Indeed, fiber is an essential component of plants which is resistant to degradation by the digestive enzymes of most monogastric animals. Ruminants, […]
Jan 18, 2023
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
PodcastsEp. #6 | Nutritional approaches to improve pig health, with Pierre LebretonXixi Chen, Ph.D., expert in animal nutrition, interviews Pierre Lebreton, Monogastrics Technical and Marketing Manager at Lallemand Animal Nutrition. In this episode, Lebreton explains how nutrition can contribute to better pig herd health. He highlights several nutritional approaches from modulation of the gut microbiome to the management of oxidative stress and the proper selection of […]
Dec 20, 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
PodcastsEp. #5 | From sow to piglets, opportunities to improve productivity, with Yannig Le Treut, DVMXixi Chen, Ph.D., expert in animal nutrition, interviews Yannig Le Treut, DVM, President and General Manager at Lallemand Animal Nutrition. In this episode, the experts review the main opportunities and strategies to improve pig production. It all starts with the sow. Le Treut highlights the current challenges in sow and piglet production. He then gives […]
Nov 29, 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
PodcastsEp. #4 | Gut microbiota in animal nutrition – latest updates on research, with Mathieu Castex, Ph. D.Xixi Chen, Ph.D., expert in animal nutrition, interviews Mathieu Castex, Ph.D., R&D Director at Lallemand Animal Nutrition. In this episode, Castex highlights ongoing research concepts around microbiota — both gut microbiota and microbiota surrounding the animal. From metabotyping to the organoid in vitro model, Castex explains how these techniques help researchers learn more about the […]
Nov 8, 2022
White PapersUnlocking energy from forage fiberOur booklet “Unlock the energy from fiber” will help you support producers by putting them in a stronger position to understand how they can make and feed silage to maximize fiber digestibility. Download the booklet to find out more! What will you find inside the Fiber booklet? To learn more about how our specific products […]
Oct 20, 2022