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BlogHeat stress in pigs: what are the risks, how to prevent it?Heat stress is becoming a growing issue in swine production as the temperatures are globally increasing, costing the swine industry millions in losses every year. Pigs adapt their behavior to better face heat stress by reducing their feed intake and […]
Jul 18, 2023
White PapersDid you know you can optimize your pig’s energy efficiency?Heat stress has several physiological consequences. It can affect gut barrier function, perturbate the metabolic responses, saturate the heat loss capacity, and change the feeding behavior of the animal. Live yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae boulardii CNCM I-1079 (LEVUCELL SB) has been demonstrated to […]
Jun 29, 2023
BlogHow to make the best grass silage possibleWhen fed correctly, good quality silage is the most cost-effective feed source for dairy and beef systems, and it supports both animal health and production. In dairy herds, feeding good quality silage not only helps maximise milk yield, but the […]
Jun 28, 2023
BlogMitigating heat stress in housed dairy cowsTaking steps to mitigate the impact of heat stress on dairy cows will help avoid production losses when temperatures rise. Lallemand Animal Nutrition’s ruminant technical support manager, Nico Vreeburg, shares his top tips on how to prevent heat stress in […]
Jun 28, 2023
BlogThree options for the best feed value from your cereal crop: silage, crimp or combine?So you’ve got your crop growing – now is the time to weigh up your options. Lientjie Colahan, technical sales support at Lallemand Animal Nutrition, outlines what to consider as cereals start to mature and where inoculants can help safeguard […]
Jun 28, 2023
White PapersPre-cut fresh grass testing packThe targets in the pre-cut test instructions can be used as a guideline to good forage management practices but it is important to take the unique situation on your farm into account when looking at results/readings. Please complete the form […]
Jun 23, 2023
White PapersMaking quality crimped grain There are significant incentives for livestock producers to maximise the use of homegrown forage and feed in their rations. These include reducing costs, improving performance and providing traceability. Traditionally, these crops have been combined, dried, rolled and stored before feeding, […]
Jun 22, 2023
White PapersPiglet vitality scorecardMeasuring piglet vitality Dr Emma Baxter, a pig specialist and researcher at SRUC, advocates measuring piglet vitality at birth to inform decisions about early piglet interventions. This has led Dr Baxter, in conjunction with Lallemand Animal Nutrition, to develop a piglet vitality scoring system, which you can […]
Jun 22, 2023