Technical Information: Cows and Beef Cattle

We are proud of our products and their positive impact on livestock performance. As such, we want to share with you our scientific and technical data. Please browse through this section to examine up-to-date product information, trial results and research data to understand how our live yeast products could benefit the cows and beef cattle in your care.

Make the most of stemmy forages

Thinking about forage from the rumen microbes’ perspective, by Phileo UK & Ireland Technical Manager Kevin Doyle

Get beef cattle to market faster with focus on the rumen

With feed and forage representing 70% of the variable costs of finishing beef, improving its utilisation can have a substantial impact on profitability. Feed efficiency, or the amount of growth achieved on a decided amount of feed, is affected by several factors including age, genetics, environment,...

Setting herds up for successful lactation

With calving season in full swing, the prospect of a more sustainable milk price in 2024 and the end of a long housing period in sight, it is hoped the coming year will bring improved ground and grazing conditions.

Actisaf® helps to meet transition demands

Actisaf® Sc47 live yeast is a powerful tool to help the most demanding period in the lactation cycle, from the transition period into early lactation.

Poor feed efficiency: A hidden expense in finishing beef and lamb

With feed and forage representing 70% of the variable costs of finishing beef and lambs, improving its utilisation can have a substantial impact on profitability. Feed efficiency, or the amount of growth achieved on a decided amount of feed, is affected by a number of factors including genetics, env...

Save on production costs by maximising efficiency

Making the most of forage and feed will be key to controlling costs on dairy farms across the country. Feed efficiency is a crucial element of dairy profitability and sustainability, and this is true for both grazing systems and housed herds.