Lallemand Animal Nutrition has launched an expanded educational program dedicated to ruminant digestive health, designed to help nutrition professionals, veterinarians, and producers apply the latest science to improve animal welfare and productivity.
At the heart of this initiative is the newly relaunched ruminantdigestivesystem.com — an interactive learning platform that now goes beyond the rumen to cover the entire ruminant digestive tract. The enhanced site integrates multimedia learning modules, technical articles, and practical tools aimed at supporting sustainable, welfare-focused management practices.
“The future of ruminant production lies in sustainable practices that support herd health naturally,” says Laurent Dussert, Global Category Manager for Ruminants at Lallemand Animal Nutrition. “We’ve transformed years of research and field expertise into an accessible learning platform that equips professionals with practical strategies to optimize digestive health across the entire tract.”
Shaping the future
The expanded curriculum explores key themes shaping the future of ruminant nutrition, including:
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Interactions between the rumen and lower gut
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Calf gut health from birth through lactation
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Microbiota management and microbial balance
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Risk mitigation for leaky gut syndrome and SARA under heat stress
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Links between bovine respiratory disease (BRD) and digestive function
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The role of probiotics and microbial-based solutions in maintaining gut integrity
Through the Lallemand Animal Nutrition Services program, participants will also gain access to regular eNewsletter updates, research summaries, and technical briefs that translate complex science into practical insights.
“This isn’t just about sharing information—it’s about building expertise together,” added Dussert. “When professionals have access to science-backed education and resources, everyone benefits—from the nutritionist to the farmer to the animal.”
With this initiative, Lallemand underscores its commitment to science-driven, natural solutions for animal performance — and to empowering the professionals who shape the health of the global herd.
Diving deeper
The digestive tract is becoming the next frontier in livestock innovation — and Lallemand Animal Nutrition is betting that better understanding it will define the next decade of animal performance and welfare.
At a time when sustainability and antibiotic reduction are reshaping animal agriculture, Lallemand’s move reflects a broader trend — a shift from managing symptoms to optimizing systems. Digestive health, once a technical subtopic, is increasingly seen as the foundation for both animal welfare and long-term productivity.
Lallemand’s initiative underscores an important evolution in livestock management: the recognition that digestive health is not a niche, but a systems-level driver of resilience, efficiency, and welfare. For an industry under pressure to do more with less, programs like this point toward a future where education becomes a form of sustainability in itself.
