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Probiotics help combat heat stress in sowsIncluding probiotic live yeast Levucell SB in sow diets has been shown to reduce the effects of heat stress during farrowing and weaning. This is according to findings from a recent commercial-scale trial conducted in farrowing houses under heat stress […]
Jun 13, 2025
Changing weather creates silage challengesFollowing the prolonged spell of dry weather across the UK, farmers are being encouraged to test the dry matter (DM) levels of their grass and adapt their silage-making plans accordingly. Lientjie Colahan, silage technical support at Lallemand Animal Nutrition, says […]
May 21, 2025
Cereals offer flexible option to bridge forage gaps on UK dairy farmsDairy farmers are being urged to consider cereals as a flexible solution to help fill grass and maize forage gaps this year. With the weather variability in spring affecting grass growth in some areas, cereals offer an ‘insurance policy’, says […]
May 8, 2025
Research reveals grass silage inoculant boosts fibre digestibility and milk yieldsGround-breaking trial results have shown that using an inoculant on grass silage can significantly increase fibre digestibility which can boost milk yields by more than a litre a day. The study was carried out by the Miner Institute in New […]
Mar 10, 2025
Avoid using regional silage analysis results for nutrition decisions Sizeable variability in first cut silage results across the UK means farmers are being urged to conduct their own silage analysis, rather than relying on regional averages, to guide effective nutrition decisions. “We’ve seen this reflected in the huge range […]
Mar 3, 2025
Piglet health and survival improved with microbial bedding conditioner trialPig farmers in the UK and Ireland are encouraged to use a microbial bedding conditioner after trials showed its use can significantly reduce disease and mortality rates in piglets. EazyBed PRO, our microbial bedding conditioner, works by creating a positive […]
Jan 29, 2025
First microbial authorised for liquid feed hygiene in GB Lallemand Animal Nutrition is pleased to announce that its unique lactic acid bacteria strain Pediococcus acidilactici CNCM I-4622 (BACTOCELL) has become the first microbial to receive an authorisation in Great Britain related to the hygiene of liquid feed. Already the […]
Dec 20, 2024
On Farm experience: Microbial bedding conditioner helps improve environment for sows and piglets Since switching to a microbial bedding conditioner, which combines specific positive bacteria and enzymes to improve hygiene and dryness, Jonny Hessin has seen pig welfare and comfort benefits on his 1000-sow, farrow-to-finish unit in Northern Ireland. Previously using a dry […]
Jul 29, 2024
Latest findings help optimise dairy production in the face of heat stress As climate change intensifies, UK dairy farms face increasing challenges. With summers growing warmer, heat stress has become a significant issue affecting milk production, and cow health, welfare, and fertility. A pioneering study has provided new practical insights Understanding heat […]
Jul 16, 2024