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BlogConfirming a gut’s feeling: live yeast improves digestion and energy metabolism in swineBack in 2005, when we started the application of S. cerevisiae boulardii in sows, certain farmers called us after 5-6 months to mention that they had to reduce the feed allowance in gestation in order to prevent the sows from getting too fat. This is what motivated us to look more closely into this effect. […]
Mar 25, 2019
BlogInnovative yeast derivatives benefit weanling piglet performance and immunity under challenging conditionsAt the American Dairy Science Association and American Society of Animal Science Midwest Meeting in Omaha, March 11-13, Lallemand Animal Nutrition presented a new study on piglet immunity. The study presented by Fernando BRAVO DE LAGUNA R&D Swine Project Leader indicates that, an innovative multi-strain yeast fractions product is able to alleviate the adverse effects […]
Mar 15, 2019
Blog3 questions to Jean-François Hupé about TITAN technologyWhat is TITAN technology? “TITAN is a live yeast protection technology specifically adapted for pelleted feed applications. TITAN includes a unique and patented yeast microencapsulation technology, but TITAN is not only about coating. The development of this technology is a truly integrated approach. We optimized the fermentation and drying conditions and each downstream processing steps […]
Feb 27, 2019
BlogMaize silage feeding after drought condition – part 3/3IV. Yeasts, molds and mycotoxins risks In drought conditions there is a significantly higher risk of yeast contamination . In a US trial 28% of 183 drought affected maize samples had yeast counts above 10,000,000 CFU/g. Risk of decreasing feed intake due to alcohol production, DM losses, reduced energy and high nitrate content. Risk of […]
Dec 5, 2018
BlogMaize silage feeding after drought condition – part 2/3II. Nitrates content When plant growth is affected by adverse growing conditions or when excessive amounts of nitrogen are available in the soil, nitrates not converted to protein then accumulate in the plant stems and leaves. Nitrates are converted to Nitrites, which interfere with the hemoglobin in the animal, reducing the normal transport of oxygen […]
Dec 4, 2018
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