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BlogExpert interview: Non-dietary factors to consider when precision feedingWhy is there so much variation in milk yield among farms? Feeding dairy cows is different than feeding monogastric animals. For starters, feeding a forage-based diet is already a challenge on its own, as the quality and nutritional values of forages can change over weeks and months. And with full grazing systems, you never know […]
Sep 4, 2023
BlogFocus on microbiota in maize silage to reduce mycotoxin riskManage microbial populations in the crop by using the right inoculant in your maize silage. Failure to address this will lead to problems with silage quality, palatability, and overall herd health. Using a maize-specific inoculant reduced silage heating She says a trial at Lallemand’s Forage Centre of Excellence in the USA highlights the benefits of […]
Sep 1, 2023
BlogNew data from Poland shows live yeast can improve dairy cows’ tolerance to heat stressA new study using the live yeast LEVUCELL SC was conducted on two commercial dairy farms in Poland during the summer of 2021. The study evaluated the impact of feeding the rumen-specific live yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae CNCM I-1077 to dairy cattle during periods of heat stress. Across two farms over 82 days, animals experienced periods […]
Aug 11, 2023
BlogTreating maize silage can help retain up to 20% more dry matterTreat maize with a crop- and condition-specific inoculant to retain valuable dry matter (DM) this season. Lientjie Colahan, technical sales support at Lallemand Animal Nutrition, says failure to treat maize could result in DM losses of 20% or more. Many producers are unaware that poorly managed and untreated maize silage can result in significant losses […]
Aug 2, 2023
BlogHow to reduce heat stress in dairy cows Heat stress is becoming a common problem on British dairy farms with Lallemand monitor farm data from last summer showing an average estimated cost of £128 per cow. As heat waves become more common, it’s important farmers understand the risks of heat stress and identify ways they can mitigate its impacts. Cows start to show […]
Aug 2, 2023
BlogSaccharomyces boulardii was discovered in Vietnam 100 years ago… and it comes from lycheesLong before the land became known as Vietnam, following on the footstep of microbiologists Alexandre Yersin and Louis Pasteur, Henri Boulard was trying to understand why locals were dying from a cholera epidemic, which was marked by severe diarrhea. He observed those who survived drank a tea from lychee fruit skins. In 1923, upon further […]
Jul 21, 2023
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 consequently slowing down their growth. Among other effects, gut functions are becoming secondary and less […]
Jul 18, 2023
BlogMaternal transfer is key to setting piglets up for future success The maternal transfer process from sows to piglets is crucial for boosting early-life development and performance in piglets. That was the message delivered at a webinar, organised by Lallemand Animal Nutrition, looking at the importance of maternal transfer in the pig industry. Lallemand’s monogastric technical manager, Hannah Elliott, outlines the key findings from the event […]
Jul 14, 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 improve energy efficiency which can increase growth and lactation performance. LEVUCELL SB also remains an […]
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 breakdown of the fibre fraction of silage in the rumen is strongly linked to acetic […]
Jun 28, 2023