The renowned KEENAN MechFiber diet feeder is one of the most prolific diet feeders in Europe. The machine was pioneered in the early 1980’s (then named the ‘Easi-feeder’), with a belief that rumen health is the foundation to overall health, efficiency and performance.

With rumen health hugely dependent on the physical presentation of the ration, the KEENAN MechFiber diet feeder is engineered to consistently protect fibre and deliver an ‘open’ and evenly distributed ration.

This is largely derived from the specialist mixing action, including a precise blade configuration in the chamber and on the paddle castellations that ‘scissor-chops’ fibres into precise lengths to promote ‘scratch factor’ in the rumen. The horizontal turning action utilises gravity to gently tumble and distribute feed ingredients without any ‘dead spots’. The signature secondary feed-out chamber takes a uniform cross-segment of the ration, rapidly delivering a consistent feed-out from start to finish.

All KEENAN diet feeders can be fitted with the InTouch feed management system - made up of a control unit, a mobile app, and a technical feeding support network - for ultimate support and control over the ration from anywhere and at any time.

KEENAN is reputed for reliable build-strength and service support. While the machine design is complex, the engineering is simple running the machine without any gear boxes or elevators at a lower RPM which consumes much less fuel.

Independent research, coupled with sample data from 24,450 dry cows on 277 farms, has proven the KEENAN MechFiber effect on cow health and performance:

• 53% reduction in assisted calvings
• 57% reduction in retained cleansings
• 75% reduction in milk fever
• 85% reduction in displaced abomasum’s
• 79% reduction in ketosis
• 16% more milk from feed

For over five years, the KEENAN MechFiber remains the only diet feeder validated by the Carbon Trust that can reduce methane emission on-farm by increasing feed efficiency.

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Issued by: Rebecca Kirk, Way2Grow Marketing Ltd

E: rebecca@way2grow.co.uk | T: 07538 935386

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About Alltech:

Founded in 1980 by Irish entrepreneur and scientist Dr. Pearse Lyons, Alltech delivers smarter, more sustainable solutions for agriculture. Our diverse portfolio of products and services improves the health and performance of plants and animals, resulting in better nutrition for all and a decreased environmental impact.

We are a global leader in the agriculture industry. Our team produces specialty ingredients, premix supplements, feed, and biologicals, backed by science and an unparalleled platform of services.

Strengthened by more than 40 years of scientific research, we carry forward a legacy of innovation and a unique culture that views challenges through an entrepreneurial lens. As a private, family-owned company, we adapt quickly to our customers’ needs and focus on advanced innovation. 

We believe agriculture has the greatest potential to shape the future of our planet. Our more than 5,000 talented team members worldwide share our purpose of Working Together for a Planet of Plenty™. Together, we can provide nutrition for all, revitalize local economies, and replenish the planet’s natural resources. 

Headquartered just outside of Lexington, Kentucky, USA, Alltech serves customers in more than 120 countries, has five bioscience centres, and operates more than 80 manufacturing facilities across the globe.

For more information, visit alltech.com, or join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.

About InTouch:

InTouch is an advanced feed management system designed to continually improve feed conversion efficiency, margin from feed, and all-round sustainability on dairy, beef, and sheep farms from across the globe.

The toolkit is made up of a control unit, a mobile App, and an online dashboard, and is driven and supported by a specialist team missioned to improve feeding accuracy and optimise Total Mixed Ration (TMR) performance.