Lallemand Animal Nutrition develops, produces and markets high-value yeast and bacteria products.
23/04/2026
Happy Great British Beef Week!
British beef is world-renowned for its quality, and that all starts with the fundamentals of how we feed the herd.
As we approach silage season, focusing on the clamp is the best way to support growth and efficiency for the months ahead. Preserving those homegrown nutrients and supporting rumen function helps cattle convert forage into high-quality performance.
A massive thank you to our beef farmers for all the hard work that goes from field to fork.
17/04/2026
If you’re growing a multi-species ley this season, don't overlook its silage potential. As silage technical manager, Lientjie Colahan points out, these crops offer great flexibility for grazing and multiple cuts, but they do behave differently in the clamp.
To get the best results, keep an eye on leaf shatter in clover or lucerne mixes - you may need to ensile a little wetter than usual and avoid using a mower with a conditioner if the sward has a high proportion of herbs and legumes.
High nitrogen levels can also slow down fermentation, so using a crop- and condition-specific inoculant with enzymes is a good move. It helps break down those tougher lignin levels into digestible fibre your cows can actually use for energy.
16/04/2026
Heading to Grass 2026?
Join the Lallemand team next week at Cuffesgrange, Kilkenny. Whether you're looking to optimise silage quality or support rumen function this grazing season, we’ll be on hand with technical advice to help you get more from your grass.
The rumen is the engine room for the whole cow. When those rumen microbes are firing, the herd can unlock more energy from every mouthful and handle dietary changes with much less stress.
Adding the rumen-specific live yeast Levucell SC helps keep that ecosystem stable. It supports the fibre-digesting bacteria and fungi and keeps pH levels raised and steady, making sure your cows stay resilient and productive right through the season.
10/04/2026
With the weather finally turning, it’s all go for first cut!
To make the most of good weather windows, remember that prep and speed are everything. Start with a pre-cut test to nail your timing and wilting duration, then focus on filling the clamp quickly in thin, well-rolled layers.
Using a crop and condition-specific inoculant and a quality high oxygen barrier will help lock in that energy and prevent long-term spoilage.
08/04/2026
As the herd heads out to lush spring grass, keep a close eye on rumen stability. This early grass is typically high in protein but low in fibre, which can really challenge a cow's internal balance.
Helping those fibre-digesting microbes adapt is the best way to maintain feed efficiency and overall performance.
Research shows that cows supplemented with Levucell SC spent significantly less time at risk of SARA - just 78 minutes a day below the critical pH threshold compared to 240 minutes for those without. While gradual turnout is the first step, this extra rumen support helps ensure a smooth, productive transition all season long.
05/04/2026
Happy Easter to our partners, distributors, and farmers.
While many are off, we know the work doesn't stop in the sheds or the fields.
Thank you for your tireless dedication during this busy lambing and calving season. We’re proud to support you in producing food every day. Wishing you a productive spring and a restful break where possible!
03/04/2026
Don’t delay your first silage cut. A mild, wet winter has left a build-up of over-wintered grass in some farms that could pull down initial quality. Taking an early cut “resets” the sward, driving better regrowth for a stronger second cut.
Silage technical manager, Lientjie Colahan’s advice? Get into the fields, walk the swards, and:
- Run a fresh grass analysis
- Prioritise second-cut potential
- Use an inoculant for a clean ferment
02/04/2026
Introducing Emma Church, our new Regional Business Manager for the East Midlands and Anglia.
With her roots in dairy farming and her experience on the ground at Wynnstay, Emma knows exactly what it takes to keep a herd performing when margins are tight. She’s focused on practical, common-sense ways to improve feed efficiency and animal health - starting with getting the most out of the silage clamp to drive performance from forage.
Welcome to the team, Emma!
30/03/2026
27/03/2026
We have the perfect partner for you this silage season 🤝
By using a crop- and condition-specific inoculant such as MAGNIVA and a high-quality oxygen barrier film you can ensure your forage performs in the clamp from ensiling to feed-out.
With the right inoculant, you can support a faster, more efficient fermentation, reduce dry matter losses, and improve forage digestibility.
When making silage, a high oxygen barrier silage film like OxyBlock creates an ideal anaerobic environment to reduce losses in the top layer and complement the positive bacteria in MAGNIVA for total clamp protection.
To find out more about our brand-new high oxygen barrier film range, OxyBlock, and our forage inoculants, contact your regional business manager.
26/03/2026
After 25 years of being a familiar face across the East Midlands and Anglia, Jon Barton is officially hanging up his boots for a well-earned retirement.
Jon hasn’t just been a Regional Business Manager; he’s been a trusted partner to farmers for over two decades. Whether offering hands-on support in the yard or building long-term strategies, his passion for the industry has been an inspiration.
Jon, thank you for the dedication, the laughs, and the massive impact you’ve left on Lallemand Animal Nutrition. We’re going to miss you, but we’re thrilled for your next chapter!
P.S. We’ll be introducing the new face taking over Jon’s patch in the next few days - watch this space for an update.
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End of the 19th century: Lallemand was founded in Montreal by a young immigrant from Alsace: Fred Shurer. Since his name was difficult to pronounce for his fellow citizens, he was nicknamed “Lallemand”, which is the French for “the German.” He kept the name and gave it to the company. In 1923, Fred started producing baker’s yeast in the Préfontaine Street plant in Montreal, which is still in operation today, to supply the North American baking industry.
1952: The Chagnon family purchased Lallemand, moving the company forward from a baker’s yeast producer to a major player in the development and production of specific yeast and bacteria strains, serving markets such as baking, beer brewing, oenology, spirits, biofuels, plant care, food, human health, pharmaceuticals, and animal nutrition. The company practically grew from yeast to become a global leader in microbial fermentation.
Today, Lallemand is globally present with more than 30 yeast and bacteria production plants. With more than 4,000 employees around the world, the group has an active business presence on all five continents.
…to a leader in animal nutrition and well-being
Lallemand entered the animal nutrition sector in the late 1980s, with the production of bacteria for silage inoculants and probiotics, first in Europe, with the acquisition of the first bacteria plant of the group in France (Aurillac) in 1988. Then, in North America with the acquisition of Milwaukee bacteria plant dedicated to animal nutrition in 1998.
Lallemand Animal Nutrition was born!
From the early days, Lallemand Animal Nutrition was driven by science, establishing its first long-lasting research partnership with INRA team in Clermont-Ferrand dedicated to ruminant research in 1989 and growing its network of research partnerships ever since.
Today, Lallemand Animal Nutrition employs more than 400 people across all continents and is a key player in forage preservation and the nutrition and well-being of ruminants, swine, poultry, aquaculture, equine and pets.
Some milestones in animal nutrition innovations
1995: Registration of ruminant and monogastric specific probiotic strains in Europe
1996: First bacteria for forage aerobic stability application (buchneri NCIMB 40788; Biotal)
2008: First patented microencapsulation technology for live yeast (Titan)
2009: First probiotic bacteria strain authorized in the EU for aquaculture
2016: First formulated multi-strain yeast fractions product
2018: First positive biofilm product developed for the animal environment
