High digestibility of Leafy corn

Rising input costs: Food manufacturers are innovating

FaScil: a line of coarsely ground feeds

In response to rising raw material and energy costs, Sanders is launching FaScil, a line of coarsely ground feeds designed for feeding in troughs. This line includes:

• 15 products: Tailored to the specific needs of each group of ruminants (suckler cows, dairy cows, etc.).
• Customizable options: Incorporation of minerals, additives, and buffering agents.
• Benefits :
  • Energy savings during manufacturing.
  • Reduction in the number of "small items" to be stocked and distributed.
  • Saves time and makes herd feeding management more convenient.

Sécuripro: an innovative contract management system

Sanders is introducing Sécuripro, a new system for contracting the purchase of protein-rich foods. This contract includes:

• A guarantee: Ensuring that you benefit from any price reduction that may occur between the date the contract is signed and the date the product is consumed.
• Background: In 2022, volatility in commodity prices led to increases of €100 to €150 per ton, affecting the cost of feed rations.
• Advantage: You may be eligible for a discount if the price of the protein blend drops during that period.
• Financial support: This service is part of a €6 million assistance program launched by Sanders to support the transfer, establishment, and modernization of livestock farms, as well as protein nutrition.

High digestibility of Leafy corn

Characteristics of Leafy Corn

Semental continues to expand its Leafy corn line with the introduction of new varieties across all maturity groups. These corn varieties offer unique characteristics:

• Leaves: Larger and more numerous (between 8 and 10 leaves above the ear).
• Ear: Larger.
• Grains: Larger and white in color.
• Position of the ears: Between 35% and 40% of the plant’s total height.
• Lignin concentration: In the lower part of the plant, improving silage digestibility (dNDF and DMOna).

Benefits for farmers

• Grain yield: More grains per plant, but a lower starch-to-fiber ratio.
• Improved digestibility: An increase in dNDF of 2 to 8 points.
• Starch degradability: Up to 93%, according to the University of Wisconsin.
• Grain structure: More starchy and easier for forage harvesters to break open.