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BlogThe Savory Signal: How Umami Drives Feed Intake in PigletsFunctional Umami in Swine Nutrition Taste is more than flavour; it’s a physiological trigger that influences eating behaviour. Umami taste (translating from Japanese as “delicious Savory taste”) is primarily associated with the presence of specific free amino acids. Amino acids […]
Jul 3, 2026
BlogAdapt silage cutting strategy to make the most of weather windowsThe spell of warmer weather at the end of May, followed by rain and rising temperatures, has encouraged grass to move from vegetative to reproductive growth. At this stage, the plant begins to put more energy into stem development – […]
Jun 30, 2026
BlogHeat stress in sows: a resilience strategyHeat stress is predictable. So why does it keep catching producers off guard? Hannah Elliott, Monogastric Technical Manager at Lallemand Animal Nutrition, explains why viewing heat stress as a seasonal problem is increasingly out of sync with modern production reality. […]
Jun 24, 2026
BlogWholecrop silage and crimped grain for resilient dairy feed plansWholecrop silage and crimped grain can offer dairy farmers a practical way to make better use of home-grown cereals, reduce reliance on bought-in feed and respond to changing forage requirements through the season. When planning forage and feed requirements, many […]
Jun 11, 2026
BlogHow to reduce heat stress in dairy cows Heat stress is becoming a common problem on British dairy farms. Back in 2023, Lallemand monitored on-farm data, which showed an average estimated cost of £128 per cow. As heat waves become more common, it’s important that farmers understand the […]
May 25, 2026
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, suggests that evaluating your options early is the best way to safeguard nutritional value and […]
May 22, 2026
BlogSilage from multi-species swards: everything you need to know to get startedMulti-species swards can provide many benefits to forage systems; however, careful management is key to ensure you get the most out of these crops when silaging. From slower fermentation to leaf shatter and stemmy silage, Lientjie Colahan, forage technical support […]
May 1, 2026
BlogManaging post-weaning challenge: a comprehensive toolboxBy David Saornil, Global Swine Applications Manager. An integrated toolbox approach The latest advances in swine production suggest a holistic approach to address the multifactorial challenge of post-weaning (Fig 2). Lallemand’s solutions contribute to improving the environment, gut health, and […]
May 1, 2026