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BlogThe importance of UV protection for silageSilage, an essential component of many dairy and beef operations, requires careful management from harvest to feeding. While proper inoculation, packing, and sealing are crucial for successful fermentation, one often overlooked factor can significantly impact silage quality: ultraviolet (UV) radiation […]
Sep 3, 2024
BlogCorn turns dairy business on its earThe addition of maize silage to the nutrition program is helping to power an ambitious expansion program for Gippsland dairy farmers, Alex and Olivia McArthur. Together with their team of eight full-time staff, the McArthurs milk about 1000 Holstein, Jersey […]
Sep 3, 2024
BlogAsh contamination in silage results in more than just energy lossThere are a variety of factors that impact the ensiling process, and one of those is soil contamination. The amount of soil brought into the silage bunker with the forage can be shown by the percentage of ash. Ash in […]
Sep 3, 2024
BlogSilage Takes Center Stage at Beef Australia 2024: Insights and innovations for livestock producersModern silage production was firmly in the spotlight at this year’s Beef Australia, with hundreds of beef producers from throughout Australia visiting the Lallemand Animal Nutrition stand. Lallemand Animal Nutrition mounted a major display at the event in partnership with […]
Sep 3, 2024
NewsletterIN THE MIX 64, SPRING 2024Welcome to another edition of In The Mix! As we navigate through another year, it’s heartening to reflect on the resilience and adaptability of our agricultural community. This year, seasonal conditions have presented both challenges and opportunities. The unpredictable weather […]
Sep 3, 2024
BlogHow to ensure liquid feed hygiene?In Europe, liquid feed is particularly popular for swine in northern and western countries — including Denmark, the Netherlands, Ireland, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy and Sweden — where a huge proportion of finishers and sows are fed liquid feed. Liquid […]
Aug 22, 2024
BlogIndustry Testimonial: “With MAGNIVA Platinum 2, I have no waste at all. That’s a huge savings for me” – M. Gambaretto, pig farmerMauro Gambaretto (in the centre) with Lisa Gambetta and Andrea Bazzoli (Lallemand Animal Nutrition). Mauro has been using Lallemand inoculants since 2004 and now uses new silage technologies such as MAGNIVA Platinum 2. Mauro is convinced of its ability to […]
Aug 14, 2024
BlogEmpowering the gut efficiency of fattening pigs to optimize production costs with live yeastAround 70% of the feed price is determined by the costs of energy supplying feedstuff. Therefore, optimizing pig energy metabolism and its physiological status to extract as much energy as possible from the feed nutrients is a leverage to increase […]
Jul 29, 2024
BlogEnhancing sheep and goat farming through nutritionSheep and goat farming is a key agricultural sector with room for improvement in efficiency and production. Innovations in nutrition and management strategies are two areas where gains can be made. According to the FAO’s annual food outlook report from […]
Jul 16, 2024