Agriculture & Ruminants

Enzyme preparations have been reported to improve the utilisation of feeds for ruminant animals. New enzyme preparations are constantly being developed.

Biological silage inoculants frequently contain enzymes in addition to lactic acid bacteria. The enzymes in such products partially breakdown some of the cell wall components of the plant material to be ensiled into soluble sugars. These liberated sugars are then metabolised by the natural or applied lactic acid bacteria such as Lactobacilli or Pediococci into lactic acid which reduces the pH and so ensiles the crop.

The use of enzymes in arable agriculture especially in the processing of some major crops and in waste disposal systems are areas which have not been fully investigated.

ESC has many years experience in the animal feeding sector. Contact us for all your requirements including:

• Enzyme activity analysis for quality control
• New product development
• Enzyme stabilisation
• Raw material (feed) analysis
• Preparation of technical manuals and brochures
• Regulatory issues