MAGNIVA - a brand from Lallemand Animal Nutrition products

Treat low DM grass silage with axphast gold® to produce an efficient fermentation, improve intake and forage utilisation as well as minimising effluent. Low DM grass (30%) needs a rapid drop in pH so that nutrients, such as sugar and protein, are preserved. The lower the dry matter, the lower the drop in pH needed to produce a stable silage. When a rapid drop in pH is achieved, it is not only beneficial for nutrient preservation but also for a reduction in the action of anaerobic bacteria that can cause secondary fermentation. Low dry matters can also lead to effluent problems and cause environmental pollution, as well as a loss in potential nutrients within the clamp. A crop specific additive should also contain an enzyme package to breakdown the tougher (hemicellulose) fibre fractions.

wholecrop goldmill is a favourable alternative to urea treatment as it produces consistent  results and is not as costly or wasteful in terms of ammonia nitrogen and environmental pollution.  However, grain processing results in high levels of rapidly fermentable starch in the rumen which can cause acidosis if not fed correctly. Traditionally crops were harvested at the ‘soft cheddar’ stage which equates to a dry matter of approximately 40% for wheat and about 35% for barley. Crops harvested later, have an increasing requirement for physical processing as the dry matter rises, to prevent grain loss through the animal. This can now be achieved by using onboard processors to ‘dent’ the grain as it passes through the harvester.

Biotal maizecool gold contains specific, high dry matter bacteria which produce a range of anti-microbial compounds. These are highly effective in destroying yeast and the subsequent production of fungal moulds.