April 14, 2010

Schaumann introduces new feed supplement

With Schaumalac Feed Protect, German additive specialist Schaumann is providing an entirely innovative combination of highly active lactic acid bacteria strains for fermentation.

By combining three specially selected homofermentative lactic acid bacteria strains, Schaumalac Feed Protect guarantees a stable and controlled fermentation process. The product offers high level of flexibility of use in various stable and sugar-rich substrates.

In numerous tests under actual field conditions supplementation, Schaumalac Feed Protect increased lactic acid formation by 1-3% in fresh mass. pH drops quickly to the desired range of < 4.5, and undesirable microflora (E. coli bacteria and the like) in the fermented feed is inhibited effectively. The lactic acid cultivated improves feed intake and stabilises the animals' digestive tract and health status. Starter cultures also increase the digestibility of phosphorus and amino acids in plant-based feeds. Subject to fermentation temperature (20-40°C), a retention period of between eight and 24 hours is to be observed.

Schaumalac Feed Protect manages the fermentation process effectively, and controls feed hygiene in a specific manner. The starter culture can be pre-dissolved in the nutrient solution, and applied to container goods, as a direct liquid application (Schaumalac Feed Start).