Alltech continues its commitment to improving the health and performance of animals and protecting the environment through scientific innovation

[DUNBOYNE, Ireland] – Alltech’s flagship brand, Yea-Sacc®, has been validated by the Carbon Trust to reduce cattle methane emissions and nitrogen excretion rates. Yea-Sacc is the only yeast culture designed for use in ruminant diets that has been awarded this certificate. The Carbon Trust, a global organization that provides independent advice to businesses, governments and institutions on reducing carbon emissions, formed an opinion based on evidence from public research and on-farm trials demonstrating the efficacy of Yea-Sacc in ruminant diets.

The Carbon Trust’s findings on Yea-Sacc highlighted that reduced emissions do not need to come at the expense of improved animal performance; Yea-Sacc was shown to increase milk yield, milk fat and protein content, and nitrogen uptake via improved ruminal bacteria.

“This recognition from the Carbon Trust is another hugely exciting milestone for Yea-Sacc, the product that put Alltech on the map in the early 1980s,” said Matthew Smith, Alltech vice president.

In dairy and beef animals, methane is an indicator of waste not only for the animal, but also in terms of farm profitability. Increasing animal efficiency helps the animal retain more of that potential energy. This allows for both more environmentally sustainable production as well as increased profitability for the farm.

“For many years, Alltech has been working with farmers to help them determine exactly where their operations fit into the emissions picture and to reduce their carbon footprint,” continued Smith. “The Carbon Trust certification is a significant development for Alltech and for our customers, who are equally as committed to reducing farming’s impact on the environment.”

Alltech continues to enhance its portfolio of solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions on farms as it contributes toward sustaining and nourishing the world’s plants, animals and people. Additional announcements will be shared at the Alltech European Technical Summit held in Dublin, Ireland, from March 13–15, 2019, and at ONE: The Alltech Ideas Conference from May 19–21, 2019, in Lexington, Kentucky, USA.

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Contact: Maria Daly

• Communications Manager, Europe
• mdaly@alltech.com; +353 86 466 9554

About Alltech:

Founded in 1980 by Irish entrepreneur and scientist Dr. Pearse Lyons, Alltech discovers and delivers solutions for the sustainable nutrition of plants, animals and people. With expertise in yeast fermentation, solid state fermentation and the science of nutrigenomics, Alltech is a leading producer and processor of yeast additives, organic trace minerals, feed ingredients, premix and feed.

Our guiding ACE principle seeks to develop solutions that are safe for the Animal, Consumer and the Environment. Our more than 6,000 talented team members worldwide put this purpose to work every day for our customers.

Alltech is a family-owned company, which allows us to adapt quickly to emerging customer needs and to stay focused on advanced innovation. Headquartered just outside of Lexington, Kentucky, USA, Alltech has a strong presence in all regions of the world. For further information, visit www.alltech.com/news. Join us in conversation on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.

About the Carbon Trust:

Established in 2001, the Carbon Trust works with businesses, governments and institutions around the world, helping them contribute to, and benefit from, a more sustainable future through carbon reduction, resource efficiency strategies and commercializing low-carbon businesses, systems and technologies.

The Carbon Trust:

* Works with corporates and governments, helping them to align their strategies with climate science and meet the goals of the Paris Agreement.

* Provides expert advice and assurance, giving investors and financial institutions the confidence that green finance will have genuinely green outcomes.

* Supports the development of low-carbon technologies and solutions, building the foundations for the energy system of the future.

Headquartered in London, England, the Carbon Trust has a global team of over 30 nationalities based across five continents. For more information, visit; www.carbontrust.com.

Logistics, disease, changing technology and feed conversion may have a role to play in altering what kinds of feeds are generated in which countries, says Alltech CEO.

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Dairy farmers facing silage shortages ahead of turnout should take steps to reduce feed waste and achieve  more from available feed.  

Jill Hunter, InTouch feeding specialist, explained that there is a huge variance in forage availability across the country, with some producers feeling the pressure more than others. However, there are practical measures to reduce waste that can benefit all farms. 

“Making small management changes can have a big impact on waste reduction and, ultimately, the bottom line,” said Hunter. 

For instance, the preliminary results from the Alltech Feed Waste Reduction Initiative on-farm pilot study highlighted loading inaccuracies of between 2 and 46 per cent, providing a key opportunity for improvement.  

“We also witnessed wastage when silage was moved from the clamp to the diet feeder,” said Hunter. “Regular spillages may seem insignificant but can really add up over time and are often not taken into consideration when forage budgeting.” 

Hunter explained that the adoption of technology can help improve ration presentation and reduce wastage, with one pilot study farm witnessing improvements in feed conversion efficiency (FCE) from 1.2 to 1.39 following the implementation of InTouch.  

“This delivered a total financial benefit of 4.7 pence per litre based on a total mixed ration (TMR) diet fed year-round,” said Hunter. 

This is because the InTouch system is based on a smart weighing device on a diet feeder that simply guides operators through a specifically calculated loading order, quantity of ingredients and processing time.  

“The end result is a TMR which has consistent structure, mix and chop length,” she said. 

Self-assessing rations is also a good way to understand the extent of feed waste. Hunter said if more than 5 per cent of feed is being left over, further investigation is a must.  

“Reviewing mix quality, cow cudding time, dung consistency and FCE performance are parameters that should be monitored as part of waste reduction strategy,” she said. “This will help flag suboptimal rumen performance, which will lead to increased feed waste within the cow, reduced performance and feed stocks being eroded quicker than necessary.” 

If a forage deficit looks likely in the weeks ahead of turnout, Hunter advises assessing stocks and forage budgeting before considering alternative feed sources.  

“Consult with your nutritionist to discuss forage budgets, or, alternatively, use the InTouch Forage Budgeting app to calculate the total silage available,” said Hunter.  

She warned farmers against feeding waste silage from the top or sides of the clamp as it is more susceptible to spoilage, which can reduce ration palatability and lead to mycotoxin issues, affecting rumen health and performance. 

Five steps to self-assessing your ration:

1. Feed refusals: At the end of the day, is there more than 5 per cent of feed left over? This could signify loading accuracy or mix consistency issues. 
2. Mix quality: Is fibre chopped to muzzle width, and is the mix light and fluffy? 
3. Cow signals: Are your cattle lying down and cudding when they are not eating or drinking? 
4. Dung: Is dung firm enough to form a thick dome pat, and is there a slow clap-like sound on defecation? 
5. Performance: Are you happy with your FCE? Our recommended minimum target of 1.5 FCE target represents 1.5 litres of milk for every 1 kilogram of dry matter of feed.

Contact:

Jill Hunter

Email: jhunter@alltech.com

Tel: 07540 515 638

Award honoring late founder Dr. Pearse Lyons to be presented during ONE: The Alltech Ideas Conference in May

[LEXINGTON, Ky.] – Together with the International Federation of Agricultural Journalists (IFAJ), Alltech is proud to announce a new award that recognizes excellence and leadership by young journalists. The IFAJ-Alltech International Award for Leadership in Agricultural Journalism will be presented during ONE: The Alltech Ideas Conference (ONE19), held May 19–21, 2019, in Lexington, Kentucky, USA.

The award marks a long tradition of celebrating journalistic achievements that began with late Alltech founder Dr. Pearse Lyons. A storyteller himself, Dr. Lyons appreciated the ability to share the stories of agriculture.

“Pearse had a passion for sharing stories about our industry and his personal experiences,” said Mrs. Deirdre Lyons, co-founder and director of corporate image and design at Alltech. “We are pleased to honor his legacy and continue Alltech’s support of agricultural journalism.” 

Dr. Lyons also understood the importance of mentorship and education, and in 2005, Alltech co-founded a young leader program with the IFAJ.

“It is more important than ever to give agriculture a voice and communicate our stories to the world,” said Dr. Mark Lyons, president and CEO of Alltech. “Through our continued partnership with the IFAJ, we are able to support future leaders in agricultural journalism who are passionate about connecting our industry to a global audience.”

IFAJ president Owen Roberts of Canada says this new award underlines Alltech’s understanding of agricultural journalists’ role in knowledge mobilization.

“Producers look to agricultural journalists for balanced, evidence-based information that can help them be profitable, knowledgeable and sustainable,” said Roberts. “Alltech works hard to develop relationships with journalists who believe sound research knowledge is imperative to best management practices on the farm.”

Young journalists, aged 40 years or younger by Dec. 31, 2019, can be nominated through their IFAJ guilds via the online application form. A global winner will be selected by an international committee based on their journalistic achievements and the leadership they demonstrate within their guild. The global winner receives complimentary registration and a travel stipend to attend ONE: The Alltech Ideas Conference, where they will be recognized on stage in front of a global audience of nearly 4,000 attendees and press.

“ONE19 features leading industry experts in an exploration of the challenges and solutions facing agriculture,” said Roberts. “It is an excellent resource for journalists to acquire new insights that producers want and need.”

The deadline for nominations is March 15, 2019.  

For more information, visit one.alltech.com or contact press@alltech.com.

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Contact: press@alltech.com

Jenn Norrie

• Communications Manager, North America
• jnorrie@alltech.com; (403) 863-8547

Maria Daly

• Communications Manager, Europe
• mdaly@alltech.com; +353 86 466 9554

Photo Caption: https://photos.alltech.com/pf.tlx/6v36zw6v7_KnW

Dr. Pearse Lyons (middle), founder of Alltech, with members of the International Federation of Agricultural Journalists (IFAJ) Irish Guild, Damien O’Reilly (left) and David Markey (right).

About Alltech:

Founded in 1980 by Irish entrepreneur and scientist Dr. Pearse Lyons, Alltech discovers and delivers solutions for the sustainable nutrition of plants, animals and people. With expertise in yeast fermentation, solid state fermentation and the science of nutrigenomics, Alltech is a leading producer and processor of yeast additives, organic trace minerals, feed ingredients, premix and feed.

Our guiding ACE principle seeks to develop solutions that are safe for the Animal, Consumer and the Environment. Our more than 6,000 talented team members worldwide put this purpose to work every day for our customers.

Alltech is a family-owned company, which allows us to adapt quickly to emerging customer needs and to stay focused on advanced innovation. Headquartered just outside of Lexington, Kentucky, USA, Alltech has a strong presence in all regions of the world. For further information, visit www.alltech.com/news. Join us in conversation on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.                

About International Federation of Agricultural Journalists:

The International Federation of Agricultural Journalists, founded in 1956, comprises 5,000 members in 50 countries. It is the only organization in the world dedicated to global agricultural journalism. Its three pillars are professional development, youth development and global outreach. IFAJ members embrace freedom of the press. http://www.ifaj.org.

The MechFiber400+ is ideal for the larger operator requiring higher work rates, higher capacity, durability and trouble-free operation. It has a heavy duty 4-chain drive system and a capacity of 10 tonnes.

Heavy duty chassis, steering axles and road-suspension

Tandem axles are fitted as standard and for utmost manoeuvrability steering axles are optional (with 3,000mm steering axle). The heavy duty chassis is designed to give the driver improved weight transference and improved stability when travelling at road speeds.

Four-chain drive system

The four-chain drive system is designed to extend the working life of the machine. This is all achieved by shortening the drive ratio on each individual chain and returning the drive to the auger with an independent chain. All four chains are tensioned by a spring assembly.

Oil bath

The four-chain drive system operates in an oil bath keeping all chains lubricated to their optimum levels for safety and longevity. The oil is constantly fed to the chains through a series of strategically placed channels and recycled back to the oil bath. This further improves the dissipation of heat and increases the working life of the chains.

Central greasing

For ease of maintenance ‘central greasing’ is fitted as standard to the MechFiber400+. An 18-port manifold allows you to grease those hard-to-reach bearings quickly and easily from one single point.

Baleblend Big Bale processing

The MechFiber400+ can be supplied with the latest Baleblend bale chopping technology. Big round or square bales of forage placed directly on the machine’s top cradle are chopped and incorporated into the ration in a matter of minutes.

Other key benefits include:

• Fresh new look with specially moulded black pin seal matt finish front covers.
• Rear ladder made of sleek tubular steel – user-friendly, collapsible and less prone to damage.
• Mixing chamber containing 6-paddle reel with new style paddle castellations ­– improved mix quality, less horsepower required, less machine wear.
• The paddles gently lift & tumble the added materials across the blades ensuring feedstuff is cut to an optimal length without destroying the quality of the fibre. This is to create a mix with the correct chop length & structure for optimum rumen health – improved herd health and productivity.
• Option to add lights over feed-out door and increase the length of the feed-out door – easy to see when ambient lighting is low and quicker feed-out.
• 4th Generation KEENAN Controller, feed management App and InTouch platform for full oversight of the mixing process and all farm data – see ingredient list and order, monitor costs, refusals etc.
• Option of key telematics on Controller – oil sensors, chain tension sensor etc. – helps to maintain machine in good working order

The MechFiber370+ sets new standards in ration mixing, combining KEENAN’s unique MechFiber technology with high capacity. It will feed 100+ cows in a single load. This diet feeder is ideal for medium to large scale farms. With its high auger positioning, feeding into high troughs or barriers is easy. It comes with or without Bale Blending technology. There are a variety of optional extras that can also be chosen.

Lower power, torque and fuel requirements

The MechFiber370+ can be towed with a 90HP tractor. To drive the mixer, when loaded, requires approximately half this power delivering substantial savings in overall fuel consumption (and often size of tractor) compared with other mixers. 

Simple two-chain drive system

KEENAN’s simple two-chain drive system has an unbeatable track record of reliability. A primary drive chain and three sprockets transmit power to the auger and idler. A second sprocket powers the much larger paddle sprocket.

Automatic oiler

An automatic oiling system can be fitted as an option and is operated by the hydraulic rams opening and closing the guillotine door. This delivers ‘pulses’ of oil to the drive chains, lubricating them to the optimum levels for safety and improved chain life.

We can customise our machines to your needs:

• Higher auger ideal for high troughs.
• Automatic oiler & 2 chain drive system.
• Bale Handler option.
• Full length auger for consistent feed-out.
• Variable feed control & feed-out height.

Other key benefits include:

• Fresh new look with specially moulded black pin seal matt finish front covers.
• Rear ladder made of sleek tubular steel – user-friendly, collapsible and less prone to damage.
• Mixing chamber containing 6-paddle reel with new style paddle castellations ­– improved mix quality, less horsepower required, less machine wear.
• The paddles gently lift & tumble the added materials across the blades ensuring feedstuff is cut to an optimal length without destroying the quality of the fibre. This is to create a mix with the correct chop length & structure for optimum rumen health – improved herd health and productivity.
• Option to add lights over feed-out door and increase the length of the feed-out door – easy to see when ambient lighting is low and quicker feed-out.
• 4th Generation KEENAN Controller, feed management App and InTouch platform for full oversight of the mixing process and all farm data – see ingredient list and order, monitor costs, refusals etc.
• Option of key telematics on Controller – oil sensors, chain tension sensor etc. – helps to maintain machine in good working order

Image shown has extra wide feed-out, which is not standard

The MechFiber350+ sets new standards in ration mixing, combining KEENAN’s unique MechFiber technology with high capacity. It will feed approximately 100 cows in a single load. This mixer is ideal for medium to large scale farms. With its higher auger, position feeding into high troughs or barriers is done with ease. It comes with or without Bale Blending technology. There are a variety of optional extras that can also be chosen.

Superior MechFiber mixing

This latest generation KEENAN mixing system uses six angled paddles rotating at just 7rpm. A new knife design and greater clearance at the ends of the paddle arms allows material to move freely, to further improve mixing.

Lower power, torque and fuel requirements

The MechFiber350+ can be easily towed with a 90 HP tractor. To drive the mixer, when loaded, requires approximately half this power delivering substantial savings in overall fuel consumption (and often size of tractor) compared with other mixers. The machine has a simple two-chain drive system.

KEENAN’s simple two-chain drive system has an unbeatable track record of reliability. A primary drive chain and three sprockets transmit power to the auger and idler. A second sprocket powers the much larger paddle sprocket.

Automatic oiler

An automatic oiling system can be fitted and is operated by the hydraulic rams opening and closing the guillotine door. This delivers ‘pulses’ of oil to the drive chains, lubricating them to the optimum levels for safety and improved chain life.

Other key benefits include:

• Fresh new look with specially moulded black pin seal matt finish front covers.
• Rear ladder made of sleek tubular steel – user-friendly, collapsible and less prone to damage.
• Mixing chamber containing 6-paddle reel with new style paddle castellations ­– improved mix quality, less horsepower required, less machine wear.
• The paddles gently lift & tumble the added materials across the blades ensuring feedstuff is cut to an optimal length without destroying the quality of the fibre. This is to create a mix with the correct chop length & structure for optimum rumen health – improved herd health and productivity.
• Option to add lights over feed-out door and increase the length of the feed-out door – easy to see when ambient lighting is low and quicker feed-out.
• 4th Generation KEENAN Controller, feed management App and InTouch platform for full oversight of the mixing process and all farm data – see ingredient list and order, monitor costs, refusals etc.
• Option of key telematics on Controller – oil sensors, chain tension sensor etc. – helps to maintain machine in good working order