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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
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 housed dairy cows. How much does heat stress cost farmers? Heat stress is becoming a […]
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 nutritional value. Option 1: Make wholecrop silage? Making wholecrop silage could help reduce the amount […]
Jun 28, 2023
White PapersWholecrop visual guideThis guide, based on the results of a major independent trial into exploiting the value of wholecrop is designed to help farmers get the most from this flexible feed and in so doing produce more from forage for better cow nutrition. Please complete the form below to download our booklet. What will you find inside […]
Jun 24, 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 below to receive your pack. Why use a pre-cut grass test? Take control of your […]
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, all of which add significantly to the cost of processing the feed. Please complete the […]
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 now request a PDF copy of by filling in the form on this page. What […]
Jun 22, 2023
White PapersSow comfort signals guideAssess sow comfort for farrowing success Sow comfort plays a vital role in farrowing success and can be affected by a number of factors including nutrition, stress and environment. What will you find inside the sow comfort signals guide? The use of the specific live yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae var. boulardii CNCM I-1079 (LEVUCELL SB) a […]
Jun 22, 2023
White PapersColostrum quality scorecardMeasuring colostrum quality Colostrum plays an essential role in piglet survival and growth. Neonatal piglets rely on colostrum to provide antibodies (IgG, IgA, IgM) as unlike humans they don’t obtain any via the placenta. Colostrum (IgG) is directly responsible for providing immunity to piglets and varies between sows and herds. What will you find inside […]
Jun 22, 2023
White PapersHen droppings scorecardMeasuring hen droppings Droppings can be a useful visual indicator of poultry gut health. Use this scoring scale to assess the droppings and gut health of your flock. What will you find inside the droppings scorecard? The use of the specific probiotic bacteria Pediococcus acidilactici CNCM I-4622 (MA18/5M) (Bactocell), improves feed efficiency by utilising sugars […]
Jun 22, 2023