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BlogIndustry Testimonial: Optimising air quality and cow comfort in dairy housing pays dividendsIn 2019, a new dairy house was built for the milking herd because of a tuberculosis breakdown. Farm manager, Zara Dorrington, explained that air quality was a top priority to improve cow health and longevity. She shares her experience with EAZYBED PRO to help manage the microbial environment in the new barn. Dorrington explains: “We […]
Dec 12, 2023
White PapersRequest your copy of our Opticut guideFind out how taking a planned approach to grass silage production can optimise the feeding system on your farm, increasing production from forage to boost your bottom line. Please complete the form below to download our guide. What will you find inside the Opticut guide booklet? As an expert in microbial fermentation, Lallemand Animal Nutrition […]
Dec 8, 2023
BlogHow to maintain hygiene in pig liquid feed systemsLiquid feeding systems for pigs are popular in Ireland, with an estimated 70% of pigs liquid-fed. They allow efficient feeding of pigs, using a mix of water and feed ingredients. However, liquid feed systems can be difficult to keep clean and if left unchecked can build up harmful microbial biofilms. These negative biofilms contain undesirable […]
Nov 5, 2023
BlogBacterial bedding conditioner aids cow comfort and slurry managementZara Dorrington runs an 810-hectare mixed farm in Lincolnshire comprised of an arable enterprise and a 300-cow Holstein dairy herd. “We started using the bacterial bedding conditioner Eazybed PRO to encourage the development of good bugs. “The natural product counteracts the bacteria in the shed which play a role in ammonia production. This, alongside good […]
Oct 3, 2023
BlogNot all yeasts are equal: what makes Saccharomyces cerevisiae var. boulardii so unique?Discovered just a century ago by Dr. Henri Boulard in Vietnam, the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae var. boulardii is today the most documented and widely used probiotic in human medicine and animal nutrition. Its benefits on gut health and feed digestibility are undeniable. What do we know about this specific yeast that makes it so unique? […]
Oct 1, 2023
BlogExpert interview: Virgile Guéneau on positive biofilms and their importance in farm buildingsVirgile Guéneau, Research Scientist – Biofilms at Lallemand and INRAe (France) What are biofilms? It is a way of life for bacteria! Biofilms are spatially organized microbial communities with emerging properties in comparison to the free-floating form. Microorganisms inside the biofilm are embedded in a self-produced matrix that gives a three-dimensional structure to the population. […]
Oct 1, 2023
BlogNotts dairy farmer uses a quality inoculant to improve the value of slurryFarm facts How to maximise the value of slurry Mr Walker says slurry is key to producing as much forage and grazing grass as possible, with the farm introducing the SlurriN PRO inoculant last October. No bought in fertiliser is applied to the grazing ground and as little as possible is applied on the silage […]
Sep 25, 2023
BlogPlan ahead to formulate consistent winter rationsMeasure forage quality and quantity “Measuring silage clamps and assessing the quantity of forages available is equally important,” says Mr McFarland. He says if you are aware of this, you can plan ahead to ensure rations are balanced to meet cows’ needs. “If you start planning for winter as early as possible, it should help […]
Sep 17, 2023
WebinarsFiber digestion kinetics: How fibrolytic dynamics are integrated into diet formulation software?Speakers: Dr. Frederique Chaucheyras-Durand, Research Manager, Lallemand Animal Nutrition – INRAe and Dr. Emiliano Raffrenato, Consultant at RUM&N – NDS Professional and Assistant Professor, University of Padova Key points:
Sep 17, 2023
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 3, 2023