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BlogOn farm experience: A new approach to udder health cuts antibiotic use and improves somatic cell countPeter Cheek started using the natural bedding conditioner, EazyBed PRO, after struggling with clinical mastitis incidences in the 300-cow organic dairy herd he manages at Godminster Farm in Somerset. Choosing a natural microbial solution has revolutionised his approach to udder health, helping to drastically reduce the farm’s antibiotic use and improve somatic cell count (SCC). […]
May 15, 2024
BlogOptimise udder health with EazyBed PRO Mastitis, often indicated by a high somatic cell count (SCC), continues to be a significant issue for UK dairy farmers. On average, the disease costs a typical 200-cow herd, with an average mastitis case rate of 32 cases per 100 cows per year, approximately £15,594 per year (LLM Farm Vets). Taking proactive steps to optimise […]
May 15, 2024
BlogA unique microbiological approach to piglet management in the farrowing roomWhen animals have a good rest… so do the farmers! A clean and healthy farrowing pen is key for the welfare and health of newborn piglets. As part of its animal environment range, Lallemand Animal Nutrition has developed a bacterial-based solution designed to positively influence the microbial ecosystem within animal environment: EAZYBED PRO. We’ve seen […]
Apr 25, 2024
BlogMaximising the quality of grass silage: essential tips for farmersLearn how to produce top-quality silage for dairy herds with our guide on planning, making, and preserving silage to maximise milk from forage. Early engagement with experts is key Silage making begins with strategic planning which involves several elements: The importance of pre-cut grass sampling Pre-cut grass sampling will help determine the best time to […]
Apr 22, 2024
BlogBiofilms: friends or foes?Biofilm is a way of life for bacteria. They are spatially organized microbial communities with emerging properties in comparison to the free-floating form. Microorganisms inside the biofilm are embedded in a self-produced matrix that gives a three-dimensional structure to the population. For example, this structure leads to the appearance of gradients making the microorganisms living […]
Apr 9, 2024
BlogHow to promote a positive microbial environment for birds, inside and outPoultry housing contains a complex microbial environment with potentially high pathogenic pressure. Undesirable residual bacteria present within a biofilm after disinfection can recolonise what otherwise appears to be a ‘clean’ building presenting a health risk to the newly placed chick.Lalfilm PRO is designed to deal with this, it is a blend of bacteria selected for […]
Mar 26, 2024
White PapersBactocell Drink BrochureBACTOCELL Drink is a useful tool to help you reduce antibiotic use and provide rapid gut support. Find out how to get the best from it: Please complete the form below to download our brochure. What will you find inside the BACTOCELL Drink brochure? * Not all products are available in all markets nor associated […]
Mar 11, 2024
BlogHow to make more from your grass silageMaking the most of your forage crops has never been more important. We are here to help you to make more high quality silage from your grass and produce more milk and more valuable milk from your silage. A new UK-based trial undertaken at Reading University indicates that using an inoculant on grass silage can […]
Mar 4, 2024
BlogHow to boost rumen function at grazing for more milk solids.Whist the cows may be happy to be out, a change to lush, lower fibre grass is a challenge for the rumen. The resulting loose, liquid manure isn’t just a hazard for milkers, it is a sure sign of lost milk production and/or milk quality. Loose manure suggests poor rumen function, especially if gas bubbles […]
Mar 3, 2024
White PapersTrial shows inoculated silage increases milk solids and litres soldA recent trial at Reading University’s CEDAR unit showed that using the silage inoculant MAGNIVA Platinum Grass Dry to optimise silage fermentation: Feeding this MAGNIVA treated silage to mid-lactation Holstein cows also resulted in: Want to learn more about the Reading University trial showing the positive effect of feeding inoculated silage on dairy cow performance? […]
Mar 2, 2024