During its 2nd Aquaculture Technical Meeting hosted in Chennai in India in March 2016, Lallemand Animal Nutrition was very honored to reward one of its best partners in India, Avanti Feeds Ltd, for its long-term cooperation. Mr. C. Ramachandra Rao, Joint Managing Director, received the award on behalf of his company. Mr. Indrakumar Alluri, Chairman & Managing Director for Avanti Feeds, who could not be physically present, delivered an enthusiastic message about the six-year partnership through video conference.

Avanti Feeds is the leading manufacturer of prawn and fish Feeds and Shrimp Processor and Exporter in India. Avanti produces nutritionally well balanced and high quality feed, catering to the Indian prawn and fish farmers, at their doorstep. In addition to feed, Avanti focuses on offering shrimp farmers the best solutions to improve water quality, shrimp immunity and gut health. The collaboration with Lallemand Animal Nutrition started in 2010. Today, three unique formulations (Avant Pro W for water quality improvement, Avant Bact for Gut health development and Avant Immupak for shrimp Immunity enhancement) have been developed thanks to this collaboration.

Picture: from left to right: Dr P. Linge, G. Dhanunjaya and E. Tabert (Lallemand Animal Nutrition), Mr. C. Ramachandra Rao (Avanti Feeds), Dr C. Castex (Lallemand Animal Nutrition).

Lallemand China team and local Levucell SB distributor Hi-link were pleased to jointly hold the 3^rd Lallemand Swine Nutrition and Gut Health Solution technical meeting in Hefei, China, in the afternoon of April 20^th, 2016. More than 100 domestic influential animal nutrition experts and feed manufacturers including CP China, YangXiang Group, Continental, Twins and Jiuding Group etc. attended such highly technical presentations delivered by European experts and well-known local Professor.

The meeting was hosted by the General Manager of Hi-link, Mr. Jam ZUO. Followed a brief introduction of Lallemand group and Lallemand Animal Nutrition delivered by LAN regional manger Yong ZHOU, Pierre LEBRETON presented the importance of keeping gut microbiota diversity especially in fragile cellulolytic bacteria during weaning period on piglet immunity and consequent growth performance. Different practical ways such as sow management, feeding mode of creep feed and quality of feed raw materials were introduced to improve microbial balance and immunity. In addition to its unique benefits, LEVUCELL^® SB was regarded as a tool globally insuring the effects of different solutions. Local Prof. PENG Jian introduced her latest research on different soluble fiber sources and their impacts on sow performance. David Saornil emphasized the impacts of heat stress on not only decreased feed intake of sow but a series of consequences on physiology, behavior and performance. Two latest studies were introduced regarding how Levucell SB maintains feed intake during heat stress periods.

This meeting was received with positive feedback and might become a regular event for knowledge exchange in swine research and Lallemand Solutions in China.

Nutritech International and Lallemand NZ Ltd (trading as Vitec Nutrition) have announced they are to merge their businesses effective from 1st June 2016, creating New Zealand’s largest supplier of animal nutrition and forage additive technologies.

Nutritech International was founded in 1915, celebrating 100 years of advice and support for New Zealand farmers in 2015. The company has been under the family ownership of the McNeill family for three generations until a management buyout in April 2010. Nutritech distributes a wide range of animal nutrition products as well as forage additives, liquid fertilisers and maize seeds to meet the needs of NZ farmers and the animal feed industry. Nutritech manufactures premixes and silage additives at its Auckland and Rolleston ISO 9001 and GMP accredited plants.  Nutritech offers a full range of “off the shelf” products, plus it has the flexibility to manufacture custom blends for individual farmer’s requirements. Nutritech has 24 employees and offers technical and sales support from Southland to Northland.

Vitec Nutrition was founded in 1997 to supply a range of feed additives and nutritional advice to the NZ feed industry. In 2008 Lallemand Animal Nutrition acquired Vitec and in 2011 the Vitec Nutrition legal entity was merged into Lallemand NZ Limited. Vitec distributes Lallemand’s portfolio of LEVUCELL^® yeasts & Sil-All forage additives, Pancosma’s palatants and trace minerals, premixes, by-pass fats, ionophores, minerals, rumen modifiers & other functional supplements.

The merged business, which will be called Nutritech International Limited will remain  majority controlled and owned by its New Zealand based management team and shareholders, with Lallemand Animal Nutrition having a minority strategic shareholding.

Tony Manning, currently Managing Director of Nutritech will become the CEO of the merged business. Shaun Benefield becomes National Sales Manager, Alun Faulkner becomes National Technical Manager and Adam Clay becomes the Ruminant and Forage Technical Services Manager. Supporting the executive team are consultant Nutritionist, Dr Julian Waters and non-executive director, Alex Turney (Managing Director Oceania for Lallemand Animal Nutrition).

Commenting on the announcement, Tony Manning, CEO of Nutritech International said: “The merger of Nutritech and Vitec will benefit our customers by enabling us to offer them a wider range of market leading animal nutrition solutions and forage technologies from both Lallemand Animal Nutrition as well as other leading global manufacturers, all fully backed up by extensive research and development. Furthermore, the greater scale of the business will enable us to provide species specialists to deliver a real depth of expertise in nutritional solutions and field based technical support across all major livestock species.”

Tim Pollock, Director of Strategic Development for Lallemand Animal Nutrition added: “The merger of Vitec Nutrition and Nutritech will secure long term and cost effective distribution of our animal nutrition portfolio across the New Zealand marketplace despite the current challenging market environment for dairy producers. We are confident that Nutritech International will be able to help the New Zealand livestock producers retain their competitive position within the global livestock industry”.

Second annual Lallemand Forward Scholarship to be awarded for fall 2016 

Milwaukee – May 11, 2016 – In continued support of the future of animal agriculture, Lallemand Animal Nutrition will once again award five Lallemand Forward scholarships to North American students. Three $2,500 undergraduate scholarships, one $3,000 master’s scholarship and one $3,000 Ph.D. scholarship will be awarded to students who are excelling in their agriculture studies in the United States, Mexico or Canada.

“We initiated the Lallemand Forward Scholarship last year to recognize outstanding agriculture students who showed a passion for the industry,” says Jeff Ast, Commercial Director, Lallemand Animal Nutrition, North America. “We were very impressed with the quality of the candidates we received, so this this year, Lallemand wants to continue to support students as they advance their knowledge in the agriculture industry.”

Undergraduate students who hold junior status or higher and have a minimum cumulative GPA of a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or equivalent, are asked to submit a résumé, along with a 500-word essay describing “What’s the biggest challenge agriculture is faced with today?”. Master’s and doctoral students who are enrolled in an agricultural graduate program, and who have a cumulative GPA of a 3.0 out of 4.0 or equivalent, are asked to submit a synopsis of their current work/project, along with their résumé.

The scholarships will be awarded at the beginning of the fall 2016 semester.

Lallemand Animal Nutrition is committed to optimizing animal performance and well-being with specific natural microbial product and service solutions. Lallemand Forward encompasses the specifically chosen service solutions that enhance people, knowledge and production practices.

Click here for the Undergraduate Scholarship guidelines

Click here for the Masters Scholarship guidelines

Click here for the PhD Scholarship guidelines

All scholarship submissions are due to lannamarketing@lallemand.com by Monday, July 25, 2016. For questions regarding the scholarship, please contact Lauren Kasten (414) 393-4022 or lkasten@lallemand.com

Between May 16^th and 18^th, UNICAMP (University of Campinas) hold the International Workshop on Advances of Probiotics for Food and Veterinary Applications, in Brazil. The event was organized by the LLPP (Laboratory of Dairy Products, Probiotics and Prebiotics) of the FCA (Applied Science College) and by the LMQA (Food Quantitative Microbiology Laboratory) of FEA (Food Engineering College), both from UNICAMP.

Lucas Mari, Technical Support Manager of Lallemand Animal Nutrition for South America, was one of the invited speakers to this event where animal and human probiotic research and applications met. He gave a presentation on the use of live yeast in ruminant nutrition. In his opinion, the workshop was very interesting to get a research update on both human and animal side: “We already know the focus that has been done on using probiotics in animal nutrition, documenting health and zootechnical benefits, but here we could see that their use in human is well developed and is bound to become, in a near future, an important sector, especially as an alternative to the indiscriminate use of antibiotics”, says Mari.

The workshop offered scientific updates on human and animal applications during plenary sessions, as well as specific group sessions. Finally, practical sessions offered great opportunities, for example dealing with probiotic application for human consumption and detection of STEC (Shiga-like toxin E. coli) virulence factors and control for the use of probiotics in animal.

 According to the coordinator of the veterinary section, Prof. Everlon Rigobelo, the workshop was a great opportunity for networking and exchanges between both fields that could drive to potential partnerships. He praised the high scientific and technical level of the lectures and the fact that the topics covered were diversified and well correlated.

“I see that this event can grow a lot, this kind of meeting can help to convey the information and overcome the disbelief that some still have about the beneficial effects of probiotics”, completes Prof. Rigobelo, from Sao Paulo State University/Jaboticabal.

Lallemand congratulates the workshop organization and is looking forward for the second edition of this important event that brought a lot of light to this topic that fascinates us so much.

Lallemand Animal Nutrition is pleased to announce that the Panel on Additives and Products or Substances used in Animal Feed (FEEDAP) of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has given a positive scientific opinion for use of BACTOCELL^®* (Pediococcus acidilactici MA 18/5M, deposited at Institut Pasteur) as a zootechnical feed additive in minor avian species, such as duck and game (quail, pheasant…) (fattening and laying) and minor porcine categories  (weaned and for fattening), including boar¹. The opinion is also positive on the re-evaluation of BACTOCELL^® for pigs for fattening and chickens for fattening. The opinion covers both BACTOCELL for use in feed and BACTOCELL DRINK for use in livestock drinking water.

BACTOCELL is currently authorized in the European Union for use in laying hens (Regulations (EU) No 212/2011 and (EU) No 413/2013), chickens for fattening (Regulations (EC) No 1200/2005 and (EU) No 413/2013), weaned piglets (Regulations (EU) No 1120/2010 and (EU) No 413/2013), pigs for fattening (Regulations (EC) No 2036/2005 and (EU) No 413/2013) and aquaculture (all fish and shrimps) (Regulations (EC) No 911/2009 and (EU) No 95/2013).

¹EFSA FEEDAP Panel (EFSA Panel on Additives and Products or Substances used in Animal Feed), 2016. Scientific Opinion on the safety and efficacy of Bactocell PA (Pediococcus acidilactici CNCM MA 18/5M) for pigs for fattening, minor porcine species, chickens for fattening and minor avian species. EFSA Journal 2016;14(6):4483, 2 pp. doi:10.2903/j.efsa.2016.4483. http://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/efsajournal/pub/4483

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On May 25 & 26, around 150 swine professionals from around the world gathered in Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia, Spain’s number one region for pig production, for the 7^th International LEVUCELL® SB Technical meeting.

The swine industry has changed a lot over the past few years and so have the challenges faced by producers. Meeting after meeting, we have seen evolution of the scope for LEVUCELL SB applications to accompany these challenges: from the sow to the piglets, from feed digestion to immunity… This edition was no exception, with fresh insights into effects of the probiotic yeast on three major aspects: weaning stress in piglets, alternative to antibiotics usage in feed, and heat stress in swine, with insightful presentations by international speakers. Some of the latest LEVUCELL SB results were shared by our research partners from University of Nottingham and University of Milan. Dr Labussière from INRA Pegase, in France, presented preliminary results of a very innovative study on heat stress which opens the door to new applications for Lallemand’s probiotic yeast, showing benefits on resistance to intense stress and feeding behavior.

Once again, this event was a real platform for exchanges and networking around swine nutrition, research and management practices in a convivial environment and a fantastic setting over the roofs of Gaudí’s city! To complete the experience, IRTA research platform dedicated to monogastric nutrition (Mas de Bover), opened the doors of its facilities to our international visitors and presented its ongoing research programs.

Thanks to all the speakers and participants who attended the meeting and see you again for the 8^th International LEVUCELL® SB Technical meeting!

From June 17^th-19^th 2016, Colmar (France), will host the European Championship, the most prestigious Holstein breed championship. This event only happens every three years in one of the participating countries of the European Holstein and Red Holstein Confederation (EHRC). Lallemand Animal Nutrition team is proud to take part in this unique event. Visitors are invited to stop by our booth to meet our team of dairy experts and farmers of Lallemand Pilot Farm network in Hall 4, Row B booth 97. We will be pleased to discuss our integrated product and service solutions to help optimize dairy production: microbial based feed additives, natural antioxidants, silage inoculants, audit and educational tools for quality silage and rumen efficiency, and more.

More information on the event: http://www.colmar2016.com/en/index.php

Meet us in Colmar: Hall 4, Row B booth 97

Three new studies on swine nutrition and welfare were presented by Lallemand Animal Nutrition at the International Pig Veterinary Society (IPVS) Congress in Dublin, Ireland, June 7 – 10, 2016. These studies address critical issues of pig production, stressing the importance of nutritional management during key periods of stress such as weaning, vaccination and heat stress in piglets, as well as liquid feed hygiene and liquid feed fermentation profiles in fattening pigs.

Probiotic yeast S. boulardii interacts with intestinal gene expression in weaning piglets

Weanin
g is a key period of stress in swine production. A study¹, presented in partnership with the University of Nottingham, used a transcriptomic approach to better understand piglet response to weaning stress and the effects of the live yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae boulardii CNCM I-1079* at the level of gene expression in the piglet gut.

This powerful genetic approach confirmed that weaning is a period of intense stress for the piglets. The expression of more than 1,000 intestinal genes were affected. In particular, genes involved in the inflammatory response, defense against pathogens and the degradation of host tissues. In contrast, the probiotic yeast S. cerevisiae boulardii CNCM I-1079 was able to reduce the negative impact of weaning, suggesting a protective role on the gut barrier function and immunoregulation. These results offer insights into the modes of action of the probiotic, indicating that it may alleviate the consequences of weaning stress by promoting regulatory immune responses and maintaining gut barrier integrity.

Oxidative stress model in weaned piglets and effective antioxidant strategy

Another study dedicated to weaning was presented by Dr. F. Barbé ² on June 9, 2016. It described the development and validation of a model of oxidative stress in weaned piglets and evaluated the benefits of extra antioxidant supplementation with vitamin E, organic selenium ALKOSEL^®R397* and superoxide dismutase (SOD)-rich melon pulp concentrate MELOFEED^®*. The study, conducted in partnership with the French Pork and Pig Institute (IFIP) on 360 starter pigs, indicated that heat stress and double vaccination, used as stress triggers, were associated with different specific biomarkers of increased oxidative stress and inflammatory status. At the same time, both sources of stress were linked to reduced zootechnical performance (average daily gain).

The antioxidant supplementation helped restore antioxidant status and zootechnical performance in this stress model. The study further confirms the interest of appropriate antioxidant strategies during stress periods such as weaning.

Field survey on liquid feed quality

Finally, a field survey³ was conducted by Lallemand Animal Nutrition in Northern Italy in order to characterize the fermentative profile of liquid feeds commonly used in fattening pigs, and the impact of different ingredients on the fermentation. For this survey, 77 liquid feed samples from 65 farms were analyzed. The results suggest that the composition of a liquid diet affects the quality of the feed. As an example, pH is strongly affected by the use of whey. However, this impact of diet composition can be partially managed by the use of lactic acid bacteria Pediococcus acidilactici MA 18/5M* to control the fermentation, ensuring a better hygiene of the feed.

For more information about these studies, please contact Lallemand Animal Nutrition: animal@lallemand.com

1 Le Bon Melanie, Bravo De Laguna Fernando, Chevaux Eric. Impact of a live yeast strain: Saccharomyces boulardii CNCM I-1079 on intestinal gene expression of piglets at weaning. IPVS2016-729. Poster presentation

2 Barbe Florence, Royer Eric, Chevaux Eric and Guillou David. Effect of antioxidant supplementation and heat stress in a model of double vaccination in weaned piglets. IPVS2016-248. Oral Communication

3 Bazzoli Andrea, Demey Vanessa, Hocke Nicole, Bravo De Laguna Fernando and Chevaux Eric. Field study on fermentative profiles of swine liquid feed in Northern Italy. Poster presentation

Abstracts available here : http://www.ipvs2016.com/bookofabstracts/

Lallemand Animal Nutrition will contribute to a research project investigating the issue of sea lice infestation in salmon production. The company will be one industry partner in the project, which is led by Plymouth University and the Universidad de Chile and funded by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council and the Chilean government (CONICYT). Sea lice infestation is costing the Atlantic salmon aquaculture industry millions of euros in lost stock and treatment costs.

Sea lice infestation is a major factor limiting growth in the global salmonid aquaculture sector. Economic losses associated with infections cost the Chilean aquaculture industry in excess of EUR 113 million per year, and it represents a major risk for global food security. The two-year project will bring together experts across biotechnology, microbiology, immunology and pathology to study the effect lice have upon the salmon’s skin and gut defenses, the way lice hamper physiological processes and their ability to withstand other infections.

The researchers will then look at the efficacy of dietary supplements on the fish’s immune system, the microbes on the skin and salmon’s ability to develop resistance to sea lice infestation — as well as investigating the impact of dietary supplements upon the lice. These findings will then be validated on a commercial farming scale to help inform suitable future treatment strategies for aquaculture to improve the salmon’s resistance to infestation.
Dr. Mathieu Castex, R&D Director for Lallemand Animal Nutrition, commented: “Intestinal health and digestive microbiota management are our main drivers for the last 20 years. When it comes to aquaculture, it appeared natural to look beyond the intestine and investigate further the link with other mucosal surfaces (skin and gills in particular). This project is a great opportunity to progress in this field, it will uncover some triggering factors and biomarkers (specifically microbial and molecular biomarkers) linked to both skin and intestinal mucosal changes. Finally, efforts will be dedicated to establish the link with subsequent phenotypic characteristics associated to lice infestation. This basic work is absolutely necessary to develop an efficient nutritional strategy to mitigate the impact of sea lice. This project combines fundamental and applied objectives, which are what we like at Lallemand, and this matches with our development strategy: ‘science lead, field supported’ ”.

Dr. Jaime Romero, from Universidad de Chile, explains: “Our main goal is to explore the relationship between mucosal health, diet and microbiota in salmon, with knowledge then being transferred to other aquaculture species in the North African/Middle Eastern aquaculture sectors, including sea breams, European/Asian sea basses, mullets and groupers.”

For more details, visit the project website: https://salmonlousemicrobiome.org/

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Thanks to the variety of farm profiles, different issues could be discussed: large dairy herd management, waste management in farm, the use of feeding robot in farm, good silage practices, but also dairy goats and beef cattle management.

This was the first full week dedicated to good practices and field application of our microbial solutions. The financial benefits of Lallemand solutions were particularly highlighted.

The organization of workshops allowed to present different educative tools and on-farm diagnostic and audit tools developed by Lallemand Animal Nutrition, in order for example to evaluate silage quality or rumen efficiency. This was the opportunity to highlight our commitment to educate the market as part of Lallemand Forward services solutions among farmers and feed professionals.

Lallemand’Tour facts and figures:

• – 5 pilot farms,
• – 50 workshops,
• – over 500 people,
• – 2,000 kms,
• – 1700 bovines,
• – 360 goats,
• – and close to 2,000 crêpes!

Thank you to the participants who made this event a real success, and to the farmers of our network for welcoming us in their farm.

Lallemand Animal Nutrition demonstrates commitment to probiotic and forage inoculant research at 2016 joint annual meeting of four major animal science organizations.

At the 2016 Joint Annual Meeting of the American Society of Animal Science (ASAS), American Dairy Science Association^® (ADSA), Western Section of the American Society of Animal Science (WSASAS) and the Canadian Society of Animal Science (CSAS), organizers set the tone with the theme “Animals and Science: Big Solutions for Grand Challenges.”

Presentation of the Lallemand Animal Nutrition Award for Scientific Excellence in Dairy Nutrition: Dr. Angel Aguilar, Lallemand Animal Nutrition, Dr. Michael Steele, University of Alberta.

As a science-driven company, Lallemand Animal Nutrition was pleased to once again actively participate in the event ─ as a pre-conference sponsor and presenting the Lallemand Animal Nutrition Award for Scientific Excellence in Dairy Nutrition. The recipient was Dr. Michael Steele from the University of Alberta, Canada. Lallemand Animal Nutrition also submitted posters and presentations, which brought new insights to the ruminant feed additive and forage inoculant categories. “The studies presented this year that included solutions from Lallemand Animal Nutrition focused on both innovation and practical applications of existing technologies,” says Eric Chevaux, M. Sc., Global Applied R&D Manager, Lallemand Animal Nutrition. “We are pleased to work with leading industry researchers to explore these important areas and help move the global livestock industries forward.”

Laurent Dussert, Category Manager for Lallemand Animal Nutrition, commented on this year’s event: “At a time when livestock production, as well as human and pet nutrition is at a turning point to move away from antibiotic usage, it is extremely interesting to see that emphasis was put on topics such as microflora management and probiotic solutions. Innovative applications for microbial solutions were highlighted throughout the conference such as: immunity modulation, enhanced feeding behavior, reduced morbidity, pathogen control, as well as anxiety or allergies in pets, or food safety. This is clearly showing us the way forward.”

Highlights from the week include the following studies.

Effect of probiotics on the immune response and digestive system development

– Immune response of newly received feedlot steers supplemented with Saccharomyces cerevisiae subspecies boulardii CNCM I-1079 during the receiving period. Schmidt T. et al. Researchers concluded that Saccharomyces cerevisiae boulardii CNCM I-1079 supplementation appears to have a significant impact on the immune response. When newly received feedlot steers were challenged with lipopolysaccharide, which is a bacterial toxin, the live yeast supplementation had a significant impact on the febrile and immune response of steers. In addition, the metabolic and hormonal status was improved and cortisol ─ also known as the stress hormone ─ was reduced. Metabolic response also was improved, as measured by and increased blood urea nitrogen and glucose levels.

– Saccharomyces cerevisiae boulardii improves acute phase response and phagocytosis during weaning in dairy calves. Fomenky B. et al. Data show that Saccharomyces cerevisiae boulardii has immunomodulatory effects in calves and a possible role in enhancing innate immune and inflammatory responses of calves during the critical stress period of weaning. Direct fed Saccharomyces cerevisiae boulardii might play a role in innate immunity as an early defense system against infections in calves.

– The impact of Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Lactobacillus acidophilus on colon histomorphology and gene expression in rumen and ileum tissues of young dairy calves. Fomenky, B. et al. Data shows that feeding Saccharomyces cerevisiae boulardii altered the colon morphology and increased neutral mucin; an indication of early maturation in the Saccharomyces cerevisiae boulardii treated group. Results suggest that Saccharomyces cerevisiae boulardii could improve colon development in young dairy calves.

Effect of probiotics on the rumen digestive flora regulation

– Metabolome and microbiome associations after a grain and sugar challenge. Golder H. M. et al. This study aimed at identifying biomarkers for rumen acidosis and examine the effects of various rumen modifiers (antibiotics, buffer and monensin-live yeast association (Saccharomyces cerevisiae CNCM I-1077) on rumen microflora populations and fermentation profiles following acidosis challenge in heifers. Histamine, valerate and propionate had the strongest association with acidosis, followed by ammonia and butyrate as specific markers of acidosis, pH being only a consequence of the accumulation of lactate and volatile fatty acids. The monensin-live yeast group showed the greatest difference in rumen microbiome as compared to the buffers and control. The feed additives appeared to influence different microbial populations after the challenge. Moreover, bacterial community of the monensin-live yeast heifers was associated with lower concentrations of ammonia, butyrate, and histamine. This group also had quite low lactic acid so it appears this feed additive combination was able to reduce both lactate and histamine concentrations. It could be concluded to a positive impact of the live yeast-monensin combination on the rumen environment during acidosis challenge. A lower rumen lactate and higher rumen pH lead to reduced histamine (major cause of laminitis) and better protein utilization (lower ammonia).

Influencing fermentation profiles and digestibility in differnt hybrid varieties, maturities and moisture levels when forages are inoculated

– Bacterial and fungal community structure of conventional and brown midrib corn hybrids ensiled with or without a combo inoculant at high dry matter concentrations. Romero, J. et al. Inoculating 43% dry matter (DM) corn hybrids with Pediococcus pentosaceus 12455 and Lactobacillus buchneri 40788 resulted in silages with higher contents of acetic acid, lower populations of yeasts and molds, and improved aerobic stability compared to untreated ones. It was also shown that inoculated corn silage was dominated by Lactobacillaceae (>98% 50% of untreated silages).

– Bacterial and fungal community structure of oats ensiled with or without a combo inoculant. Romero, J. et al. Final data showed that inoculating oats with Pediococcus pentosaceus 12455 and Lactobacillus buchneri 40788 at the time of ensiling led to significant improvements in aerobic stability and dry matter recovery of the silage. Additionally, it was concluded that inoculation improved silage quality partially by a shift in the microbial community structure during ensiling.

– Microbial count, fermentation, and aerobic stability of regular and brown midrib corn hybrids ensiled with or without a combo inoculant at high moisture concentrations. Romero, J. et al. Researchers concluded that inoculation with Pediococcus pentosaceus 12455 and Lactobacillus buchneri 40788 resulted in consistent enhancements in aerobic stability after 100 days of storage across all corn hybrids. The corn silages had higher concentrations of acetic acid and, subsequently, lower populations of yeasts and molds compared to untreated ones. Thus, showing an improved microbial profile.

Inhibiting growth of food safety-related pathogens in forages

– Inhibiting the growth of Escherichia coli O157:H7 in alfalfa silage with silage additives. Ogunde, I. et al. Researchers noted that alfalfa contaminated with coli at ensiling had the pathogen eliminated by the fermentation process (pH drop), which happened faster in haylages treated with Lallemand Animal Nutrition microbial inoculants than by a chemical additive or nothing. After recontamination during feedout, all treated haylages had undetectable counts of E. coli.

– Microbial and chemical additives inhibit the growth of Escherichia coli O157:H7 in corn silage. Ogunde, I. et al. Data showed coli that was artificially spiked in corn was eliminated during active phase of ensiling (>7 days of storage) across treatments. Application of a chemical additive or L. buchneri 40788 suppressed the growth of the pathogen that was recontaminated in aerobically exposed corn silage. These silages were also more aerobically stable. Inoculation with homolactic bacteria did not have an effect on E. coli recontamination.

For more information on these studies, contact your local Lallemand Animal Nutrition representative.

Second annual Lallemand Forward Scholarship to be awarded for fall 2016 

Milwaukee – May 11, 2016 – In continued support of the future of animal agriculture, Lallemand Animal Nutrition will once again award five Lallemand Forward scholarships to North American students. Three $2,500 undergraduate scholarships, one $3,000 master’s scholarship and one $3,000 Ph.D. scholarship will be awarded to students who are excelling in their agriculture studies in the United States, Mexico or Canada.

“We initiated the Lallemand Forward Scholarship last year to recognize outstanding agriculture students who showed a passion for the industry,” says Jeff Ast, Commercial Director, Lallemand Animal Nutrition, North America. “We were very impressed with the quality of the candidates we received, so this this year, Lallemand wants to continue to support students as they advance their knowledge in the agriculture industry.”

Undergraduate students who hold junior status or higher and have a minimum cumulative GPA of a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or equivalent, are asked to submit a résumé, along with a 500-word essay describing “What’s the biggest challenge agriculture is faced with today?”. Master’s and doctoral students who are enrolled in an agricultural graduate program, and who have a cumulative GPA of a 3.0 out of 4.0 or equivalent, are asked to submit a synopsis of their current work/project, along with their résumé.

The scholarships will be awarded at the beginning of the fall 2016 semester.

Lallemand Animal Nutrition is committed to optimizing animal performance and well-being with specific natural microbial product and service solutions. Lallemand Forward encompasses the specifically chosen service solutions that enhance people, knowledge and production practices.

Click here for the Undergraduate Scholarship guidelines

Click here for the Masters Scholarship guidelines

Click here for the PhD Scholarship guidelines

All scholarship submissions are due to lannamarketing@lallemand.com by Monday, July 25, 2016. For questions regarding the scholarship, please contact Lauren Kasten (414) 393-4022 or lkasten@lallemand.com

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Pond and gut microbial management are keys to securing shrimp farming.

Lallemand Animal Nutrition, a primary producer and major supplier of probiotics and yeast derivatives, participated at AQUACULTURE CHENNAI 2016 August 23-24, 2016, in Chennai, India, as Platinum Sponsor and invited speaker.

Sponsorship memento handed to Mr. Goud Dhanunjaya

The theme of the international conference was “Reflect & Restore Tempo of Vannamei Shrimp Farming in India”. It was jointly organized by the World Aquaculture Society – Asia Pacific Chapter and Tamilnadu Fisheries University. Lallemand Animal Nutrition was represented by Goud Dhanunajaya, Technical Sales Manager – South Asia, and Stéphane Ralite, Aquaculture Product Manager.

Ralite delivered a talk on “A novel approach in securing aquaculture production with a synergetic association of yeast extracts,” which highlighted challenges of shrimp farm management and the development of innovative microbial based solutions. At a time of increasing health and pathogen challenges in shrimp farming, this presentation attracted much interest from the audience.

A delicate balance

Today, shrimp farming is becoming increasingly complex. It is challenged by emerging pathologies (e.g. EMS, EHP, white feces), while environmental pressure and food demand are increasing. Ralite compares pond management to a three-legged stool: “it results from a delicate balance between shrimp physiology (immunity, nutrition, oxidative status and more), water and feed management (microbial and nutrients balance) and pathogen pressure.” He focused the discussion on the microbial management of the pond, possible through biocontrol or bioremediation strategies, and gut microbial management through the use of beneficial bacteria (probiotics) in feed.

Innovative solution

Ralite then described the development of a new yeast-based solution. Thanks to careful strain screening and selection — and the in-depth characterization of yeast fractions, in particular their binding and immune modulation properties — scientists at Lallemand have developed a synergistic alliance of specific strains of inactivated yeast. Called YANG, this new solution was shown to contribute to improving binding capacities, immune modulation and mucus production in fish. Regarding shrimps, scientists conducted in vivo trials in Vietnam during an AHPND (EMS) challenge. Shrimp survival was significantly improved thanks to the yeast derivative. It thus appears that the use of specific microbial solutions in feed, together with environmental management practices and microbial control of the water and pond bottom, can participate to optimize shrimp performance and health during pathogen challenge through the management of microbial ecosystems.

For more information about our products and services, contact us at aqua@lallemand.com.

Lallemand presents new ruminant study at the 5^th Beneficial Microbes Conference in Amsterdam

Lallemand Animal Nutrition participated in the 5^th Beneficial Microbes Conference in Amsterdam, Netherlands, on Oct. 10-12, 2016. This unique event gathers international scientists focusing their research on beneficial microbes supporting the health and well-being of both humans and animals. Frédérique Chaucheyras-Durand, Ph.D., Research Manager for Lallemand Animal Nutrition and member of the advisory committee for the conference, chaired the session on young animals, which took place on Oct. 11. On Oct. 10, Dr. Chaucheyras-Durand presented a new study conducted at the French Agronomical Research Institute (INRA) concerning the establishment of the digestive microflora in young ruminants and the effect of probiotics during the session dedicated to pregnancy and early life in animals.¹

The importance of rumen microflora establishment

Dr. Chaucheyras-Durand explains: “In ruminants, the gastrointestinal microbiota is essential for digestion since it is the microbial fermentation occurring in the rumen that supplies the animal with essential sources of energy and nitrogen. A great diversity and abundance of microorganisms play a key role in plant biomass degradation. Young animals are born without a microbiota. The factors influencing rumen microbial colonization are not well known, but it is believed that repeated contacts with the dam or older animals play an important part. Early maternal separation could impair rumen microbial colonization in early life, which would then affect rumen function and ultimately impact animal health and performance. In this context, probiotics could be used as a nutritional tool to optimize rumen microbial establishment. Based on this assumption, a study was conducted at INRA using newborn lambs fed milk replacer as a model of rumen microflora development. Thanks to investments in modern genomic technologies, we could further confirm the role of probiotics on rumen development.”

Early maternal separation affects rumen development

The study used DNA-based techniques (qPCR and amplicon sequencing) to study the microbiota abundance, diversity and composition at different time points between birth up to 60 days of age, looking in particular at functionally important populations such as fiber-degrading microorganisms in the presence, or not, of a symbiotic feed additive ─ which was a combination of Saccharomyces cerevisiae CNCM I-1077 and yeast metabolites. The results confirmed that early maternal separation had a negative impact on rumen colonization with key microbial populations. Indeed, no significant establishment of ciliate protozoa, fungi and Fibrobacter succinogenes was observed in lambs fed milk replacer.

Probiotics help rumen and hindgut microflora establishment

Dr. Chaucheyras-Durand concluded: “When the lambs received the symbiotic feed additive, in addition to milk replacer and to starter feed, we observed earlier rumen colonization by protozoa, anaerobic fungi and F. succinogenes, which are important players in fiber degradation. This result suggests that the additive accelerated the maturation of the rumen microbial ecosystem in young animals. This beneficial effect could positively impact rumen function and animal digestive performance. Moreover, the fecal population of Ruminococcus flavefaciens, another fiber-degrading bacterial species, was also increased with the supplement, suggesting a post-ruminal effect of the additives.”

This study supports and complements earlier work on the rumen specific live yeast strain S. cerevisiae CNCM I-1077 and its mode of action reported in more than 100 scientific publications to date. This study confirms benefits on the maturation of the rumen microbial ecosystem, which can result in a positive effect on animal performance and health both before and after weaning, in particular with an increase in grain intake and a reduced frequency of diarrhea.

Contact Lallemand Animal Nutrition for more scientific information on this probiotic yeast.

1 Chaucheyras-Durand Frédérique, Ameilbonne Aurélie, Auffret Pauline, Dunière Lysiane, Forano Evelyne. Probiotics: a second mother for newborn lambs in ruminal microbial establishment? 5^th Beneficial Microbes Conference, Oct. 10-12, 2016

Lallemand Animal Nutrition, a primary manufacturer and major supplier of silage inoculants, probiotics and yeast derivatives, will be exhibiting its products and services at EuroTier 2016, November 15-18, in Hannover, Germany. Visitors are also invited to join us for our Happy Hour on Thursday 17^th November, from 18:00 PM.

Lallemand Animal Nutrition solutions for ruminants, monogastrics, equine and pet nutrition comprises of:

. Yeast and bacteria probiotics: the ruminant and horse specific live yeast LEVUCELL SC, the monogastric live yeast LEVUCELL SB, the probiotic BACTOCELL for pigs, poultry and aquaculture

. Premium yeast derivatives such as innovative solution YANG, AGRIMOS and LALTIDE

. Natural antioxidant such as the premium source of highly bioavailable organic selenium ALKOSEL^R397, and innovative natural source of primary antioxidant MELOFEED.

. A full range of crop-specific silage inoculants (LALSIL and Sil-ALL brands).

. And microbial based animal environment

The company is dedicated to the continuous R&D support of its solutions and has developed a range of specifically chosen service solutions to enhance people, knowledge and production practices called Lallemand Forward. Lallemand Forward represents the company’s ideals while keeping an eye on the future. In practice, Lallemand Forward covers the silage and ruminants Centers of Excellence, education resources, technical exchanges, on-farm-services and audits and industry support.

To know more about our products and services, their applications and benefit to animal production, visit us on booth G22, Hall 20. We are happy to welcome you!