After a 3-year research program ED&F MAN, achieved a new milestone in liquid sugar nutrition for ruminants

As specialists in liquid feeds, ED&F MAN, in collaboration with University of Bologna (Italy), has completed an extensive research program. The latest published results, provide a deeper understanding of how sugars are fermented in the rumen.
Cornell University acknowledged this finding, updating its dynamic model CNCPS version 6.55 for fraction A4 (sugars). The kd (degradation rate) for sugars changed from 20% to 60%/hour in molasses and liquid feeds.
Commercial softwares based on CNCPS (NDS and AMTS) now line up well with existing literature studies and field trials, better estimating the impact of sugar based liquid feeds in:

Economical benefits
Ruminal wellness benefits
Environmental benefits

If you want to access the complete research results, have any questions regarding how to apply the kd change in your software or for any further discussion, don’t hesitate to contact our Technical Team.


	Suggested for: Ideal to support the cows in the transition period and achive good start in lactation, thanks to high energy and extra palability.
	Key Benefits: – Helps to moderate the negative energy balance status – Improves the energy utilization efficiency after the calving – Enhances ration palatability, promoting dry matter intake
	Characteristics Extra palatability Premium sugar blend + Extra energy Enriched with organic acids Natural minerals Glucose precursor
	Feeding rate: – Milking cows: 0,5 to 0,8 kg/head/day (3 days prepartum and 15 days postpartum ) Quantities are indicative and should be decided with the farm nutritionist, based on the ration and objectives.
	Delivery: Delivery in 25 kg cans or IBC tanks


	Suggested for: Ideal to enhance the performance of fresh and high production cows with differentiated energy sources.
	Key Benefits: – Provides more energy for the lactation – Enhances palatability and promoting dry matter intake – Support an effective rumen function
	Characteristics Extra palatability Premium sugar blend + Extra energy Enriched with organic acids Natural minerals
	Feeding rate: – Milking cows: 1 to 2,5 – Heifers: 0,3 to 1 kg/head/day Quantities are indicative and should be decided with the farm nutritionist, based on the ration and objectives.
	Delivery: Bulk delivery, 12 to 25 tons.


	Suggested for: Support the increased energy needs of the winter period with differentiated energy sources.
	Key Benefits: – Provides increase availabre energy in TMR – Supports high milk production – Improves fiber digestibility – Promotes higher dry matter intake
	Characteristics Extra palatability Premium sugar blend + Extra energy Enriched with organic acids Natural minerals
	Feeding rate: – Milking cows: 1 to 2,5 – Heifers: 0,3 to 1 kg/head/day Quantities are indicative and should be decided with the farm nutritionist, based on the ration and objectives.
	Delivery: Bulk delivery, 12 to 25 tons.


	Suggested for: Specially formulated to maintain high milk production under high temperatures, promoting dry matter intake and ration stability.
	Key Benefits: – Effectively stabilize the TMR during the summer heat – Helps to maximise the dry matter intake – Modulate the energy and mineral supply – Increase the TMR digestibility
	Characteristics Extra palatability Premium sugar blend + Extra energy For a more stable TMR Focused mineral supplementation
	Feeding rate: – Milking cows: 1 to 2,5 – Heifers: 0,3 to 1 kg/head/day Quantities are indicative and should be decided with the farm nutritionist, based on the ration and objectives.
	Delivery: Bulk delivery, 12 to 25 tons.


	Suggested for: Ideal to complement rations that needs both natural soluble protein and sugar supplementation, to support high milk production.
	Key Benefits: – Provides an effective protein source in combination with fermentable energy – Contributes to optimize the rumen function – Helps to increase forage utilization
	Characteristics Extra palatability Premium sugar blend Enriched with organic acids High protein, No urea Natural minerals
	Feeding rate: – Milking cows: 1 to 2,5 – Heifers: 0,3 to 1 kg/head/day Quantities are indicative and should be decided with the farm nutritionist, based on the ration and objectives.
	Delivery: Bulk delivery, 12 to 25 tons.