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BlogHow to improve silage quality and maximise milk from forage – choose the right silage inoculantSilage quality plays a pivotal role in milk production, herd health, and farm profitability. Using a silage inoculant can enhance fermentation, minimise dry matter losses, and improve forage digestibility. But with a variety of silage inoculant products available, choosing the […]
Mar 24, 2025
BlogPreparing dairy cows for spring turnout – nutrition and management tipsSpring turnout is a critical period for dairy herds. While grazing brings many benefits, sudden dietary and social changes can impact cow productivity. To help make this transition as smooth as possible, here are some key strategies for preparing your […]
Mar 7, 2025
BlogKeys steps to maintain hygiene in pig liquid feed systemsLiquid feeding systems allow efficient feeding of pigs, using a mix of water and feed ingredients. However, liquid feed systems can be difficult to keep clean and if left unchecked can build up harmful microbial biofilms. These negative biofilms contain […]
Mar 5, 2025
BlogHow probiotics improve performance, keel bone health and eggshell quality in layersA meta-analysis of 62 global trials has confirmed the significant benefits of Pediococcus acidilactici CNCM I-4622 – commonly known as BACTOCELL®. Spanning two decades, across 25 countries, the study confirms Bactocell’s dual impact on keel bone health and eggshell quality […]
Mar 3, 2025
BlogUnlock maximum energy from your grass silage with smart planningWith high milk and beef prices, farmers are encouraged to maximise the energy potential of their grass silage this season. Lientjie Colahan, Forage Technical Support at Lallemand Animal Nutrition, says now is a prime time to focus on forage production. […]
Feb 3, 2025
BlogTop tips on tackling heat stress in outdoor and indoor pigsWith prolonged warm spells becoming the norm, heat stress in pigs is an increasing problem. From around 18oC upwards, sows and finishing pigs begin to suffer and with their inability to sweat and relatively small lungs, heat stress can cause […]
Jan 8, 2025
BlogTrial results: Probiotic live yeast Levucell SB cuts fattening time and improves FCR in pigsA Lallemand Animal Nutrition trial has found that including probiotic live yeast, LEVUCELL SB, in pig diets can have positive outcomes for livestock health and performance. On average, Levucell SB shortened the fattening period by 3 days and improved feed […]
Dec 2, 2024
BlogHow using a microbial bedding conditioner can boost piglet performanceMaintaining bedding quality and comfort by using a microbial bedding conditioner can have positive impacts on piglet performance and wellbeing. Farmers find multiple benefits from using microbial bedding conditioner Pig producers are discovering that switching from lime to microbial bedding […]
Nov 1, 2024