We talk with Martha Baker, Global Director of Carbon Markets at Alltech, about a carbon inset project that Alltech is working on with Concord Agricultural Partners and how Agolin Ruminant helps to optimizes feed intake and performance while reducing the environmental impact.

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Dairy farms across the U.S. rely on hard working employees for milking and working with cattle. For many of these employees, their first language is Spanish. Joining us to discuss a dairy on-farm support program, Talent Development, is Jorge Delgado with Alltech.

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Stress in poultry can be caused by many factors, including environment, nutrition and management, and will result in a loss of production and efficiency. High air temperatures and relative humidity are two major contributors to stress. These can increase the bird’s core body temperature beyond normal limits, causing a damaging condition known as heat stress.

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Caitríona Morrissey attended the European premiere of a new documentary created by animal nutrition company Alltech.

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In conjunction with the Education and Training Board we are seeking candidates for an apprenticeship in Sheet Metalworking. Sheet metalworkers learn many skills from working with a variety of specialised tools to interpreting technical drawings and diagrams.

Working with KEENAN in phase 1 of the apprenticeship will help build confidence and candidates will get hands-on experience in the basic skills. KEENAN prides itself on being a supportive environment for those who would like a different kind of learning environment.

For more information click here to view the information booklet. Or contact Michael Carbery in KEENAN on mcarbery@alltech.com.

Apply before end September.

TMR feed specialist KEENAN, an Alltech company has appointed Chris Chance to its team as regional business manager for the southwest UK.

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A healthy gut is characterised by a balanced and diverse gut microbiota, intact gut barrier integrity and optimal immune responses, which contribute to promoting resilience and overall health. By proactively prioritising gut health, producers can fortify their pigs’ defences, reduce reliance on antimicrobials, and promote sustainable and welfare-conscious pig farming practices.

Formal technical training, training resources from a vet or nutritionist, and formal educational opportunities are essential not only for the dairy’s success; it’s also essential for employee success and retention.

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Finding new antibiotic treatments against bacteria and getting them to the point of use poses significant challenges, especially when combined with the growing threat of drug-resistant infection. It is thus vital that agriculture does everything in its power to reduce its contribution to the growth and spread of AMR.

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Mycotoxins, toxic compounds produced by fungi, often contaminate poultry feed, leading to significant health issues and production losses in laying hens.​

A 2024 study, ‘Meta-Analysis of the Effects of Yeast Cell Wall Extract Supplementation during Mycotoxin Challenges on the Performance of Laying Hens’, examined how yeast cell wall extract (YCWE) can help laying hens perform better under these challenging conditions.