April 25 2017 07:49 AM

Discover the symbiotic relationship of rumen microflora and the animal

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Lallemand Animal Nutrition announces the launch of the Ruminant Digestive System website (www.RuminantDigestiveSystem.com), a new online educational resource, and the Rumen Health Technical Guide, a printed technical handbook for veterinarians, nutritionists and producers. These resources provide information dedicated to the role of rumen microorganisms and their impact on the host’s performance and health. Both resources are a part of Lallemand Forward, which are solutions that enhance knowledge, capabilities and production practices.

“Rumen microflora have a very important role in an animal’s health and productivity”, says Laurent Dussert, Global Ruminant Feed Additive Category Manager, Lallemand Animal Nutrition. “We developed this website and handbook with leading ruminant experts to ensure knowledge is paid Forward to help producers and their farm advisers learn more about this complex symbiotic relationship with the never-ending pursuit of mindfully increasing efficiency and productivity”.

Ruminant Digestive System and the Rumen Health Technical Guide are resources to learn more about:
  • The rumen environment and microbial function
  • Potential rumen challenges encountered on farms
  • Important references and publications
  • News curated by Lallemand and leading ruminant experts

”Lallemand is one of the leading producers of specific natural microbial product and service solutions to the livestock industry, and we have a long-standing commitment to supporting nutritionists, veterinarians and cattle producers. We are continuing that support with educational resources like Ruminant Digestive System and the Rumen Health Technical Guide,” Dussert says.

To learn more about rumen microflora and the Ruminant Digestive System please visit: www.RuminantDigestiveSystem.com. The Rumen Health Technical Guide is more complete technical resource that is free to veterinarians, nutritionists and producers. A printed English version can be requested on Ruminant Digestive System.com or by contacting your Lallemand Animal Nutrition representative. Additional language adaptions will be released soon.