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3 ways to increase milk production while reducing your carbon footprint

Submitted by lkilian on Sun, 09/19/2021 - 05:50

In the dairy industry, successfully implementing solutions that “kill two birds with one stone” requires innovation and usable data. Finding ways to reduce the carbon footprint on dairy cattle operations while also maintaining high milk production is just that kind of situation.

It is important to understand that dairy production is on a continuous path of growth. Some insightful data provided by the IFCN shows that global milk production is projected to increase by 35% between 2017 and 2030. This level of growth is promising for the industry but will also present many challenges and raise questions about our ability to provide more with fewer resources while adopting practices that are environmentally sound. To top everything off, all of this must be achieved while also continuing to increase transparency for consumers about how their milk is produced.

The main question is: Can we reduce the carbon footprint of milk while also improving our production and profitability?

Greenhouse gases have been a trending topic among consumers for several years, and this topic is now resonating more with dairy farmers across the world, as new regulations and initiatives are being presented. To achieve reduced emissions, we must look at ways to optimize production — including via nutritional solutions, which will play a very big role as we go forward.

Dairy producers can utilize nutritional solutions as tools for reducing methane emissions from dairy cows, but technologies that offer environmental benefits cannot compromise on animal performance, as doing so would mean requiring more animals to meet the growing demand for food. However, before looking to implement any of these solutions, dairy producers will need to measure their carbon footprint.

TOOL ONE: Alltech E-CO2

To successfully reduce our greenhouse gas emissions, we must first know where these emissions come from. Analytical services, such as Alltech E-CO2, identify and quantify these hotspots through accredited environmental assessments. Over the past 10 years and more than 10,000 assessments, Alltech E-CO2 has found that the two largest sources of emissions on dairy farms are enteric emissions (i.e., methane from the rumen) and feed use. Together, these two sources contribute more than 60% of all emissions on dairy operations. These sources relate to rumen health and an animal’s ability to best maximize the feed it is being fed. By ensuring the production of a healthy and productive cow, we are helping operations improve their production efficiency while also enabling energy to be utilized for milk production and regular body maintenance, rather than being wasted by fighting health challenges. This type of information is critical for identifying targeted solutions that will enhance our methane mitigation strategies.

To successfully reduce a farm’s carbon footprint, we must look beyond one gas in one area and consider the balance of emissions across the entire farm. A lifecycle observation is one way of doing that, and it’s all about identifying opportunities to reduce waste and improve farm efficiency, which will translate to more money for the producer.

Learn more about Alltech E-CO2 here.

Read on to learn more about two nutritional solutions that work to target the areas where there is room for improvement, as identified by Alltech E-CO2.

TOOL TWO: Optigen®

Optigen is a feed ingredient backed by years of robust research data that works to support production efficiency and sustainability. Optigen, a concentrated source of non-protein nitrogen, releases nitrogen into the rumen in a slow-release form. This provides a sustained release of ammonia in the rumen in sync with fermented carbohydrate digestion, thus allowing for efficient microbial protein synthesis in the rumen.  

In order to gather clear evidence that shows how we can use feed strategies to reduce our carbon footprint, the FAO developed a standard guideline for the environmental performance of feed additives in the livestock supply chain. These standards recommend the use of data from meta-analyses and life cycle analyses. Meta-analyses make it possible to combine data from years of multiple studies to arrive at an evidence-based conclusion by using comprehensive statistical procedures. Life-cycle analyses allow us to quantify the greenhouse gas emissions along the entire supply chain or in the production cycle of a particular product. Combining these two approaches demonstrates how feeding technologies can contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and/or better sustainability credentials.

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Included here is an example of a meta-analysis of Optigen. The data from this meta-analysis indicate that, over the course of around two decades, research has shown that using Optigen is associated with a 23% reduction, on average, of plant protein sources in the diet. Soybean meal, specifically, can be reduced by about 21%, and an increase in feed efficiency of around 3% has also been documented. Additionally, diets that include Optigen and use reduced amounts of plant protein sources have been shown to improve nitrogen utilization efficiency by 4%, leading to a 14% reduction in the total carbon footprint of the diets of animals used in milk production.

 Read the full meta-analysis here.

TOOL 3: Yea-Sacc®

There are some products on the market — like yeast cultures — that can help improve production efficiency while also reducing the carbon footprint of an operation. Yea-Sacc is a yeast culture based on the Saccharomyces cerevisiae strain of yeast. Yea-Sacc modifies rumen activity by supporting a consistent improvement in the growth and activity of lactic acid-utilizing bacteria, which helps stabilize the rumen pH. At the same time, it also works to improve the digestion and utilization of nutrients. Thanks to these types of improvements, cows can absorb more nutrients for higher milk production.

Utilizing a meta-analysis approach once again, a collection of 31 studies has shown that feeding Yea-Sacc to dairy cows can lead to an increased milk yield of 1 kg/head/day, on average, and can reduce the carbon footprint and nitrogen emission intensity by around 3% and 5.4%, respectively. These numbers demonstrate that it is possible for milk production efficiency to increase and for the carbon footprint and nitrogen excretion intensity to decrease simultaneously.

Explore the additional benefits of Yea-Sacc here.

At the beginning of this blog, we posed a question: Can we reduce the carbon footprint of milk while also improving our production and profitability? With proven tools like the ones outlined here, the answer to that question is yes: It is possible to reduce the carbon footprint of dairy production and to improve our economic returns and performance at the same time. Based on the data compiled in various meta-analyses, it is clear that there are feeding solutions on the market that farmers can use to reduce their emissions and increase their productivity and profitability in conjunction with nutritional strategies that will help improve production efficiency in dairy systems.

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We are proud to partner with the Canadian agriculture industry from coast to coast, delivering local expertise, world-class technical support, and cutting-edge nutritional innovations. Our dedicated team members, located across Canada, work tirelessly to help you maximize efficiency, enhance sustainability, and drive profitability in your operations.

At Alltech Canada, our commitment to advancing agriculture remains at the heart of everything we do, empowering producers to succeed today and build a stronger tomorrow.


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At the heart of Alltech is an entrepreneurial journey.

In the 1970s, our founder, Dr. Pearse Lyons, immigrated to the United States with a dream: to sustain our planet and all things living on it. As an Irish scientist, he saw an opportunity to apply his yeast fermentation expertise to animal nutrition challenges, and his dream became a reality when he founded Alltech in 1980 with just $10,000.

Today, a global team of more than 6,000 people around the world shares this vision of sustaining and nourishing the world’s plants, animals and people.

We deliver on this vision by improving plant, feed and food quality through nutrition and scientific innovation, particularly yeast-based technology. Our team is fully committed to helping plants and animals achieve their full potential while supporting producers in greater efficiency, profitability and sustainability.

Starting with the soil

We provide natural-based products and solutions to agronomic and horticultural challenges facing producers across the globe, addressing the production of citrus, silage and everything in between.At Alltech Crop Science, growth is natural with us.

Our goal is to seamlessly bridge the gap between science and sustainability. By sharing our expertise, providing constant technical support and exploring the intricacies of each region we serve, we are not only pursuing greater productivity, profitability and sustainability for every crop — we are working alongside producers and agronomists to build the future of agriculture.

 

Focusing on the feed…

Through our innovative study of nutrigenomics, our nutritional technologies help animals maximize the nutrients in their feed for optimal well-being and performance.

We work with producers across the globe to address the animal nutrition issues most important to them, including:

  • Feed efficiency
  • Antibiotic-free production
  • Food enrichment
  • Management of mycotoxins
  • Gut health
  • Protein
  • Enzymes
  • Minerals

...and the farm

Alltech’s support goes beyond nutrition. We partner with producers to increase their efficiency, productivity and profitability through analytical services, including:

  • Alltech IFM to analyze the feed ration
  • Alltech 37+ to quantify mycotoxin risk
  • Alltech E-CO2 to assess on-farm efficiency and sustainability

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We bring traceability, quality and improved nutrition to the table.

As a family company, we understand the consumer’s desire to ensure that their family’s meals are as safe and nutritious as possible. From our innovative use of organic minerals to our work in crop science, we focus on improving nutrient value throughout the food chain.

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In all of these endeavors, we are guided by our ACE principle, our promise that in doing business we have a positive impact on the Animal, Consumer and Environment.

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The Alltech®  Protein Management program provides a source of consistent, high-quality protein for your animals, getting them off to the right start and keeping production on track to optimize performance.

Adding Alltech’s protein solutions to your feed can:

  • Support gut development.
  • Promote uniformity.
  • Maximize performance.
  • Provide a source of high-quality protein.
  • Enhance fiber digestion.
  • Promote weight gain.
  • Optimize rumen efficiency.
  • Support gastrointestinal development.
  • Maximize feed intake.
  • Optimize uniformity.
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Alltech® IFM

Why the Alltech® In Vitro Fermentation Model?

The Alltech®In Vitro Fermentation Model (IFM) is a support tool for nutritionists to evaluate and troubleshoot rations in order to maximize feed efficiency and reduce ever-rising feed costs. 

Nutritionists rely on nutritional models and chemical feed characteristics to formulate diets. However, this information is static and does not provide a complete evaluation of nutrient availability. Alltech IFM is a dynamic diagnostic tool that measures the digestion of feed in the rumen in real time. This allows us to get a comprehensive view of feed digestion as opposed to a snapshot from a single point in time.    

What is Alltech IFM?

Alltech IFM simulates rumen fermentation to evaluate the energy and protein availability of feeds. This technique is based on measuring gas production from microbial digestion as a proxy for real-time digestion. Since we continuously measure gas production, we are able to separate the energy contribution of feed ingredients by the rate of digestion. We can describe how much and at what rate carbohydrates from quickly degrading sources (e.g., starches and sugars) and slowly degrading sources (e.g., fiber) are contributing to the balance of the ration. We also measure microbial biomass to indicate protein availability and protein-to-energy balance in the ration. Alltech IFM analysis also includes a basic wet chemistry to provide a complete picture of the feed sample.

How does it work?

Feed samples are incubated using rumen fluid and a buffer system to mimic natural rumen fermentation in the animal. As digestion progresses, volumes of fermentation gases, such as methane and carbon dioxide, are continuously monitored using an automated system.

  • Alltech IFM measures gas production, taking into account all nutrients fermented (solubles and insolubles). Total gas production is separated into quickly and slowly fermenting carbohydrates using mathematical equations.
  • Estimates of rates of degradation of the different carbohydrate fractions provide additional information on the nutritive value of the feed.
  • Measurement of fermentation byproducts includes:
  • Yield of microbial biomass (i.e., source of metabolizable protein to the animal).
  • Volatile fatty acid profile (i.e., source of energy to the animal).
  • Total gas production.
  • In vitro dry matter digestibility.

Alltech IFM applications:

  • Nutritional tool to optimize ruminal function, ruminal starch availability and fiber digestion in the rumen, and protein balance.
  • Single test provides more accurate, informed recommendations to optimize feed in a relatively short period of time and at low cost.
  • Troubleshoot potential problems and develop supplementation strategies to optimize feed efficiency and profitability, which are tailored to the customer’s feeding programs.
  • Estimates of gas production can help identify total mixed rations that are less efficient and that produce excessive gas per unit of dry matter digested.  Ingredient and chemical composition are evaluated in conjunction with gas pool sizes to identify sources of potential problems.

Frequently asked questions:

  • What types of samples do you recommend submitting?
    • We focus on total mixed rations in order to characterize what the animal is eating. The individual ingredients included in a total mixed ration will have associative effects on the digestion of the ration as a whole that cannot be determined based on individual analysis. However, analyzing individual ingredients can be useful in the case of forages, especially corn silage and hay. Alltech IFM results will give you the information to evaluate the forage quality, for example, if you need to choose between multiple bunkers of corn silage or decide whether to buy a lot of hay.
  • What is the effect of particle size on Alltech IFM results?
    • On receipt of the feed sample in the lab, we dry and grind the sample to prepare it for analysis. This provides us with a consistent sample. It also removes the effect of particle size from the results. However, we test the potential digestibility of the nutrients in the ration and can determine if digestibility issues are a function of chemical or physical form. If the ration is potentially digestible based on Alltech IFM results but you are seeing undigested feed in feces, reducing the particle size of the feed may be the solution. If the potential digestibility of the ration is low due to the chemical makeup of the ration (e.g., due to resistant starch), particle size is likely not the culprit and feed additives such as enzymes or live yeast may provide the solution.
  • How will the source of rumen fluid affect Alltech IFM results?
    • We obtain rumen fluid from a fistulated lactating Holstein that is fed a high-producing lactation ration (corn silage, corn grain, soybean meal). While this cow has a different microbial population that your customers’ cows, the results obtained will be applicable to any herd. We maintain standard operating procedures and do quality control for every Alltech IFM test we conduct. The reference ranges we have developed in our lab allow us to compare rations and make recommendations based on relative comparisons that will be applicable across rations.
  • Can samples be frozen?
    • If you cannot ship samples right away, you can store them in the refrigerator or freezer. 
  • How much sample should be sent?
    • Collect enough total mixed ration sample to fill a 1-gallon plastic bag (about 2 pounds per 1 kilogram). 
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Producers now have access to approved verification programs, which can enhance their transparency, traceability and profitability.

Alltech is accredited by IMI Global, a division of Where Food Comes From, Inc., and its new “Feed Verified” program.

Feed Verified is a real-time resource for producers, feed companies and food brands to reduce risk and clearly confirm a feed product meets the necessary requirements for specific verification and certification programs.

As the industry’s first Feed Verified company, Alltech has taken a major step to certify a wide range of technologies. The approved product list addresses challenges such as gut health, mycotoxin management, feed efficiency, protein management, mineral management and overall health and performance.

Who is IMI Global?

IMI Global is a division of Where Food Comes From, Inc., the number one provider of certification and verification services to the livestock industry. IMI Global enables producers, feeders, growers, packers and processors to meet the ever-changing needs of consumers, both sustainably and with full traceability.

IMI Global acts as the certifying or verifying body, conducting the necessary audits to ensure production meets the needs of each specific program.

In many instances, approval for a specific claim is required to access certain domestic or international marketplaces, such as the Non-hormone Treated Cattle (NHTC) requirement for all beef exported to the European Union. Similarly, in order to validate packaging claims and meet unique brand labeling requirements, IMI Global ensures production practices and feed ingredients meet the standards required by those programs.

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Alltech True Check

With the continued rise of feed ingredient costs, there is increasing pressure to be as efficient as possible in animal diet formulations. 

Alltech True Check™ is a flexible analysis designed to simulate the digestive systems of poultry and swine, providing a prediction of nutrient release from the feed. It allows us to quantify the benefits of adding enzymes and determine the best enzymes for individual feeds. This means we can help formulate feeds that will have the most benefit for the animal while reducing inputs and environmental impact. 

How does Alltech True Check work? 

Alltech True Check stimulates digestion using a system that replicates each stage of the digestion process. The feed is ground and diluted, then goes through different phases in which enzymes matching endogenous production, pH, temperature and time are carefully adjusted to mimic the crop, gizzard and small intestine of a chicken, or the stomach and small intestine of a pig. After this process, the samples are analyzed for phosphate, reducing sugars and alpha amino nitrogen.  

How can the analysis help optimize feed formulation? 

Analysis of free phosphates demonstrates the conversion of phytic acid into a digestible form. A higher free phosphate level indicates more phosphorus available to the animal. The use of enzymes to increase phytic acid hydrolysis reduces the need to add mineral sources of phosphorus to the diet and minimizes excretion of unabsorbed phosphorus into the environment.  

Animal feed includes fiber, which is largely composed of non-starch polysaccharides found in plant cell walls, such as cellulose, hemicellulose and pectin. Non-starch polysaccharides are composed of sugars but are not easily digested by monogastric animals. Enzymes can be used to help convert the longer polysaccharides into digestible sugars, measured as reducing sugars, allowing increased energy availability to the animal. 

Free amino nitrogen analyzes the amount of protein being converted into digestible free amino acids. Increasing protein release from feeds allows for lower crude protein formulation in diets. Reducing dietary crude protein is crucial to reduce excretion of nitrogen into the environment and can also improve animal health. 

By simulating the digestive process in the lab, Alltech True Check provides a fast, effective screening method for novel diet formulations and enzyme additions. Use of Alltech True Check can reduce wasted nutrients, increasing production efficiency while also minimizing the environmental impact of animal production.

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Mycotoxin Management

What are mycotoxins?

Mycotoxins are natural substances produced by moulds and fungi. They are invisible, stable and toxic chemical compounds. Mycotoxin contamination is common in the farm environment, as they can survive in many places and on many different types of feed sources.

The growth of moulds — and, as a result, mycotoxin production — are most encouraged by environmental conditions such as temperature (hot/cool) and moisture (wet/dry). However, mycotoxins can also be produced by moulds when the host plant or the mould are exposed to other stress conditions.

Ever-present in the farm environment and a potential threat to the productivity of even the best-run livestock production operations, mycotoxin contamination should be on every feed producer’s and farmer’s radar.

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    Types of Mycotoxins

    More than 500 different mycotoxins have been identified to date, and most animal feedstuffs are likely to be contaminated with multiple mycotoxins.

     

    The most extensively studied mycotoxins are those produced by the molds Aspergillus, Fusarium, Penicillium and Claviceps. Some of the key mycotoxins produced by these molds are aflatoxins, trichothecenes, ochratoxins, deoxynivalenol (DON, vomitoxin), T-2/HT-2 toxins, zearalenone, fumonisins, mycophenolic acid, cyclopiazonic acid and ergot alkaloids.

    For more details on the various types of mycotoxins, please visit knowmycotoxins.com 


    Mycotoxin Symptoms

    Although we continue to gain a greater understanding of mycotoxins, they often remain a hidden threat and are likely to be responsible for numerous undiagnosed health and performance issues in livestock worldwide. Mycotoxins impair optimal livestock performance by affecting the animal’s intestinal, organ and immune systems — which, in turn, has an obvious subsequent negative impact on farm profitability. Animals can ingest mycotoxins from numerous different sources, including pasture, preserved forages, grains, byproducts, complete commercial feeds and bedding materials.

    For the majority of livestock producers, the presence of mycotoxins is more likely to result in a subtle, chronic problem rather than acute issues, but the outcome in all cases will be reduced performance and lost profits. The specific symptoms and impacts will vary based on the severity of the mycotoxin contamination, the types of mycotoxins ingested and the species type. However, mycotoxins will typically affect the bottom line of livestock operations through:

    Reduced feed intake or feed refusal Decreased animal performance Suppression of the immune system Compromised fertility Suboptimal gut health


    Why is the control of mycotoxins so important?

    Animal productivity and farm profitability

    Mycotoxins are hidden thieves and are likely to be responsible for numerous undiagnosed health issues in farmed livestock around the world. For most livestock producers, the presence of mycotoxins is more likely to result in a chronic issue that manifests over a longer period of time but that may not always result in acute symptoms. Mycotoxins impair optimal livestock performance by affecting the animal’s intestinal, organ and immune systems — which, in turn, has a subsequent negative impact on farm profitability.

    Safer and healthier food for consumers

    With ever-increasing demands from the end consumer and the growing concern surrounding food quality, animal feed safety has become a significant topic in agriculture. There is increasing pressure throughout the supply chain to ensure clean and safe feed for animals, which helps deliver a safer and healthier supply of food for consumers. It is increasingly clear that an effective mycotoxin control program is vital to protect the health and well-being of both animals and the consumer.


    Alltech’s Mycotoxin Management Program

    Alltech believes that effective mycotoxin management is about seeing the whole challenge — from the farm to the feed mill and from risk assessment to feed management. To effectively manage the inevitability of feed mycotoxin contamination, it is crucial to understand the level of the mycotoxin challenge so that the right steps can be taken to mitigate any adverse effects on animal performance, production efficiency and food safety.

    The Alltech® Mycotoxin Management program provides solutions for pigs, poultry, aqua, pets, equines, dairy cows and beef cattle. Using a combination of powerful management tools, Alltech’s Mycotoxin Management program provides a complete, cutting-edge, global solution to help producers take control of mycotoxin contamination and protect their business. The program is built around next-generation risk identification technology, data analysis and insights, and mycotoxin binder solutions that are designed to reduce the damaging effects of mycotoxins on animal health and production potential.

    Almost 90% of mycotoxin contamination is found to develop in crops pre-harvest, highlighting the importance of effective crop management in reducing the mycotoxin risk. Alltech’s Mycotoxin Management program has three steps:

    1. Identify the risk with 37+ and Rapiread.
    2. Quantify the risk with our Mycotoxin Management Portal.
    3. Mitigate the risk to protect contaminated feedstuff.

     

    Canada’s Regional Harvest Analysis

    As a part of our management program, we test hundreds of crop and feed samples across Canada during the harvest season to better understand current mycotoxin levels and the threat they will pose to our livestock for the coming year.

    Our experts review and interpret the collected data so they can share their insights on what it means for you.

    While there are several important factors and data points to consider, here are a few key takeaways:

    1. 100% of the samples analyzed had 2+ mycotoxins
    2. Major risk is from type-B trichothecenes (DON group
    3. Timely and continual testing is key to identifying mycotoxin risks

    If you missed our yearly Canadian Harvest Analysis webinar, you can view the recording below. Additionally, we produced a detailed follow-up report which you can download and view that highlights the topics covered in the webinar.

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        Download 2022 Canada Harvest Analysis Report

         


        Alltech provides mycotoxin testing throughout the year, not just upon harvesting. All of the results and important information from the analysis will be available through the Mycotoxin Management Portal, your one-stop shop for sample collection and mycotoxin testing results. This intuitive digital platform makes it even easier to focus on the crucial data that matters to you. Speak to your local Alltech representative to learn more, including how you can sign up to access the portal.

        For more information on our program and products please fill out the form below. 

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