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Why Lactipro As A Probiotic For Cattle

How Lactipro Works As A Probiotic For Cattle

Introduction to Lactipro

Lactipro is a rumen-native probiotic containing a live, stable strain of Megasphaera elsdenii (Mega e®), an effective lactic acid utilizer. It helps cattle producers maintain healthy rumen pH and improve profitability by accelerating finishing diets and reducing post-terminal processing mortality.

Key Benefits of Lactipro

Shortens step-up period by 50% or more
Reduces post-terminal processing performance losses
Supports rumen health in hospital cattle

Lactipro promotes rumen health during transitions to higher-grain diets, grazing crop residue, and as bulls move to higher energy diets during development.

How Does Lactipro Work?

Naturally occurring Mega e takes weeks to handle grain-based diets effectively. Fast-growing bacteria produce excessive lactic acid, lowering rumen pH and causing health issues like acidosis. Lactipro introduces Mega e directly into the rumen, consuming lactic acid and producing butyric acid, which promotes cell growth and better VFA absorption.

The Importance of Mega e Strain

MS Biotec’s patented Mega e strain is selected for its:

Rapid growth and resilience
Production of butyric acid
Compatibility with feed additives
Enhanced rumen fermentation with other microbials

Two Formulations of Lactipro

LactiproNXT®

An easy-to-use drench available in 200 mL and 1,000 mL pouches, ideal for processing multiple cattle.

LactiproFLX®

A small capsule in a 25-capsule resealable pouch, perfect for individual animals or small groups.

Administration

Both formulations provide equal bacterial counts and are effective, with an extended shelf life requiring refrigeration. LactiproFLX comes in three types:

Dairy – for replacement heifers and mature cows
Feedlot – for feedlot cattle and developing bulls
Calf – for young calves

Use Cases

Accelerated Step-Up

Shortens step-up period by 50% or more for a faster diet transition.

Terminal Processing

Reduces post-terminal processing performance losses.

Other Use Cases

Supports rumen health during diet transitions, grazing, and bull development phases.

Integrating Lactipro ensures a healthier rumen, leading to better overall cattle health and profitability.

Latest Cattle Industry News

North Carolina Man Pleads In Nation-Wide Cattle Theft Conspiracy

According to the U.S. attorney for the Western District of North Carolina and MeatingPlace.com, a North Carolina man pleaded guilty to implementing a scheme to steal $1 million worth of cattle across the country.

From April 2018 to October 2022, William Dalton Edwards, 25, of Mount Airy, N.C., and an accomplice defrauded livestock markets in North Carolina, Texas, Oklahoma and Virginia by writing worthless checks for cattle purchases, according to the plea. The stolen cattle were then transported out of state and resold, resulting in losses exceeding $1 million to family-owned sales barns.

Edwards’ guilty plea includes charges of conspiring to defraud the U.S. and violate federal laws. The statutory maximum sentence for the offense is five years in prison. Edwards is currently out on bond, with a sentencing date yet to be determined.

U.S. Beef Export Value Nears Two-Year High

The value of U.S. beef exports hit a near two-year high in June, the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) commented late last week. Despite lower volume compared to a year ago, US beef exports in June were worth $938.3 million, a 22-month peak. Exports to Japan rose, and Taiwan continued buying US beef at near-record levels. Exports to Canada were at a near-decade high.

USMEF President and CEO Dan Halstrom said June beef exports performed very well in Japan, which was great to see given the significant headwinds U.S. beef has faced there this year. Export value also rebounded nicely in Korea and shipments to Taiwan and Canada were outstanding. This made for another strong month in terms of export value per head slaughtered, which was nearly $460 in June.

Beef export value per head of fed slaughter was up 13% in June from a year ago. For the first six months of 2024, beef export value was $5.22 billion, 5% higher than the same period a year earlier. Beef export value per head of fed slaughter was more than $418 for the first half, an increase of 6% from the same period in 2023.

Asian Longhorned Tick Confirmed In Oklahoma

The invasive Asian longhorned tick has been found in Oklahoma. The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry, confirmed the presence of this non-native arachnid, which was found in Mayes County.

Asian longhorned ticks are light brown and extremely small in size. The Asian longhorned tick was first detected in the United States in 2017 when it was found in New Jersey. Oklahoma is now the 20th state to confirm a case of Asian longhorned tick.

Asian longhorned ticks are native to China, Japan and Korea. They can vector both human and animal diseases and cause severe anemia in animals.

With the confirmation of this invasive species, the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry encourages all Oklahoma residents to report additional Asian longhorned tick encounters to the state.

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