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BlogHow farm contractors can improve silage quality and efficiencyFarm contractors play a crucial role in helping farmers produce high-quality silage. Juggling multiple clients and their different silage-making requirements can be a challenging task, but one that many experienced agricultural contractors take in their stride every year. John Thomas, […]
Apr 3, 2025
BlogHow to improve silage quality and maximise milk from forage – choose the right silage inoculantSilage quality plays a pivotal role in milk production, herd health, and farm profitability. Using a silage inoculant can enhance fermentation, minimise dry matter losses, and improve forage digestibility. But with a variety of silage inoculant products available, choosing the […]
Mar 24, 2025
BlogKeys steps to maintain hygiene in pig liquid feed systemsLiquid feeding systems 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 […]
Mar 21, 2025
BlogOptimising dry cow nutrition for better appetite and rumen capacityrumThe transition period is the most critical and challenging phase in a dairy cow’s production cycle. The significant metabolic, physiological and hormonal changes faced by a transition cow massively impact her rumen health. This can often lead to an imbalanced […]
Jul 25, 2024
BlogMaternal Transfer: Key to Healthy & Thriving Piglets The maternal transfer process from sows to piglets is crucial for boosting early-life development and performance in piglets. That was the message delivered at a webinar, organised by Lallemand Animal Nutrition, looking at the importance of maternal transfer in the […]
Jul 1, 2024
BlogMaximising grass silage quality: essential tips for farmersLearn how to produce top-quality silage for dairy herds with our guide on planning, making, and preserving silage to maximise milk from forage. Early engagement with experts is key Silage making begins with strategic planning which involves several elements: The […]
Apr 22, 2024
WebinarsRumen environment: How does rumen pH affect rumen microbes, animal health, and diet formulation?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:
Jan 31, 2024
BlogSupport transition cow digestion to improve performanceThe transition period in dairy cows spans from dry-off through the postpartum and fresh phases. It represents a critical time for the cow with major dietary, metabolic, and physiological changes. Feed management is crucial as the transition from a high-fiber […]
Jan 9, 2024