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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
BlogUnderstanding rumen function technical seminarHighlighting the advances that have been made in ruminant nutrition. More than 70 livestock nutritionists and consultants were treated to a showcase of research and technology for managing rumen health at this year’s Lallemand Animal Nutrition Rumen Health Seminars held […]
Jul 17, 2023
BlogRumen health seminar: Understanding acidosisKey points With the average 300-cow dairy herd recording up to 4500 cases every lactation, ruminal acidosis remains the most prevalent disease affecting dairy cows in Australia. Speaking at the Lallemand Animal Nutrition Rumen Health Seminar, Professor Ian Lean, says […]
Jul 17, 2023
BlogRumen health seminar: Managing acidosis starts with the transitional cowKey points Transition cows are at an increased risk of ruminal acidosis during early lactation due to a ‘perfect storm’ of low feed intake prior to and at calving, increased feed intake after calving, abrupt dietary change and increased competition […]
Jul 17, 2023
BlogRumen health seminar: Improving the productivity and nutrient use efficiency of pasture-fed cowsKey points Cutting-edge nutritional research, being undertaken in Ireland, is unlocking new understandings of dry matter intake (DMI) regulation, rumen function and N metabolism in grazing dairy cows. Dr Michael Dineen says well managed pasture-based systems can sustain high levels […]
Jul 17, 2023
White PapersAnswering 8 questions about heat stressHeat 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 beef cattle cope with heat stress: Producers are finding solutions through nutrition, managementHeat stress can disrupt average daily gain (ADG) in beef cattle, but new tools are available to help nutritionists and farmers around the world estimate losses — and take steps to regain production. Plus, recent research investigates the specific critical […]
May 26, 2023
BlogTITAN technology: Ensuring quality and viability of live yeastProbiotic yeast needs protection Many experts insist that probiotics must be alive and viable to exert an effect on the microflora within the digestive system. Indeed, several national authorities will only authorize a claim for performance (such as improved milk […]
Apr 26, 2023
BlogPostpartum cows are sensitive to heat stress: antioxidant nutrition can helpRecent research investigates the link between heat stress, immune response, and inflammatory and antioxidant status of cows. It appears that, for transition cows, heat stress can be even more challenging, but antioxidant solutions can help. A trigger for postpartum dairy […]
Apr 12, 2023