BEEF. Naturally alters rumen fermentation for favorable production responses

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1 BEEF Naturally alters rumen fermentation for favorable production responses

2 RUMEN FUNCTION IS THE DRIVER The rumen microbial population ferments feedstuffs to produce volatile fatty acids (VFA), which are the major sources of energy for cattle. Total VFA production and the proportions of acetate, propionate and butyrate affect the amount of energy available to the animal. Production of more propionate is beneficial because it is converted to glucose by the animal more efficiently than other VFAs. Acetate is the least energy efficient VFA and the most costly in terms of carbon lost to methane and other greenhouse gases (GHG). Shifts in rumen fermentation that lower methane and GHG production is also a plus. The rumen is also the site of degradable rumen protein utilization and where ammonia-nitrogen is released. Rumen ammonia-nitrogen is incorporated into microbial protein; however, release of too much ammonia nitrogen is inefficient and may have a negative effect on animal health. Additionally, high ammonia-nitrogen can contribute to environmental pollution when excreted via urine. Capturing more ammonia-nitrogen as microbial protein supplies additional amino acids to the small intestine for incorporation into meat and/or milk. Since rumen fermentation is the driving force impacting energy and protein availability for ruminants, management and nutritional strategies that can positively impact this natural function can be highly advantageous for more economical production from ruminant animals, such as cattle and goats. Modulating the rumen fermentation process can drive better performance. RumeNext-Beef is a natural driver for modulating rumen fermentation. DRIVE A BETTER FERMENTATION, NATURALLY Nutritional management can drive better fermentation... Modulating the rumen fermentation process with a research-proven, natural rumen modulator can effectively and efficiently drive better performance. RumeNext-Beef is a natural driver for modulating rumen fermentation. RumeNext is the result of patent-pending technology originating from a global research initiative. It provides a natural solution to favorably alter rumen fermentation. RumeNext-Beef is comprised of specially selected plant extracts (botanical bioactive molecules) that are standardized and protected in a micro-encapsulated matrix, for stability in feed manufacture and controlled release in the rumen.

3 RUMENEXT-BEEF DRIVES FERMENTATION Altering VFA production Fermentation is directed at increasing the proportion of propionate while lowering acetate. Capturing more energy from the diet drives productivity. Capturing more ammonia-nitrogen as microbial protein Enables more effective protein utilization for greater production while reducing nitrogen loss as ammonia, lessening environmental impact. RUMENEXT-BEEF DRIVES FEED INTAKE Proven to favorably alter the uniformity of feed intake More consistent feed intake spread across the feeding period has definite rumen health advantages by minimizing the drop in rumen ph, lessening the potential for rumen upset and resulting health concerns such as acidosis, laminitis, founder, bloat, and ulcers. OTHER DRIVERS... Cattle fed RumeNext-Beef have also shown higher water consumption and more saliva production, and since saliva is the primary source of rumen buffer for cattle, more rumen ph protection is offered. Rumen Protein protein and carbohydrate degradation pathways influenced by RumeNext-Beef FEED CARBO- HYDRATES Rumen ph FEED PROTEIN Major Effect Minor Effect RumeNext-Beef site of action HEXOSES PROTEIN Drop in Drop Rumen in Rumen ph ph CONTROL RUMEN NH3 combined into microbial protein Unused NH3 Acetic + Methane Butyrate Propionate Marked steps indicate those where RumeNext-Beef intervenes, leading to a reduction in excess ammonia-nitrogen and an increase in ammonia-nitrogen captured as microbial protein, and where RumeNext-Beef intervenes to alter the ratio of propionate to acetic. PLANT EXTRACT CONTAINED IN RUMENEXT-BEEF Hours Post Feeding (Cannulated beef cattle fed a high concentrate ration; Rodriguez unpublished)

4 RUMENEXT-BEEF IS RESEARCH-PROVEN In research trials with growing cattle consuming RumeNext-Beef versus controls, better gains and feed efficiency resulted along with lower arrival cattle morbidity and mortality. Meta-analysis of all RumeNext-Beef controlled research with growing beef cattle Response Control RumeNext-Beef P < F Dry matter intake (lb/hd/day) Average daily gain (lb) Efficiency (feed:gain) More than a dozen studies in North America and Europe in both university and commercial research herds Diverse ration conditions (receiving and some finishing) 3 lb/ton equivalent of RumeNext-Beef (825400) Performance of receiving cattle Response Control RumeNext-Beef P < F Dry matter intake (lb/hd/day) NS Average daily gain (lb) Efficiency (feed:gain) Health responses Treated (%) Retreated (%) ADM research study B lb initial weight; 14-day receiving period; 40-hd/treatment Typical receiving ration with 3 lb/ton of RumeNext-Beef (825400) NS 0.05

5 RUMENEXT-BEEF IS A SAFE, NON-ANTIBIOTIC ALTERNATIVE TO MONENSIN RumeNext-Beef is ideal to use in situations where it is preferable not to use an ionophore, such as feed mills manufacturing feed for multiple species, horse safety concerns, and intake concerns (pasture mineral and starter/ receiving rations). RUMENEXT-BEEF IN NATURAL BEEF PROGRAMS RumeNext-Beef is a natural choice to enhance production of cattle that are fed in natural beef programs. RumeNext-Beef versus monensin on performance of growing cattle fed high-grain rations Response Dry matter intake (lb/hd/day) Day 1 to 44 Day 45 to 84 Average daily gain (lb) Day 1 to 44 Day 45 to 84 Conversion (feed:gain) Day 1 to 44 Day 45 to 84 RumeNext-Beef performance with natural cattle Response Control RumeNext- Beef P < F Initial weight (lb) Final weight (lb) Dry matter intake (lb/hd/day) Average daily gain (lb) Efficiency (feed:gain) Carcass characteristics HCW (lb) Backfat (cm) LMA (cm 2 ) Yield grade Marbling Value ($/hd) RumeNext- Beef* Monensin** P < F $1, $1,037 Not affected Trt, P=0.01 Trt x period, P=0.04 *RNX B Conc 1 g/hd **Monensin 42 g/ton Geraci, et al., 2012, National Inst. Animal Science, Balcarce, Argentina; Animal Feed Science and Technology 176: ADM (JAS abstract T258, 2009)

6 RumeNext-Beef drives performance! It s a natural alternative for favorably altering rumen fermentation for efficiency and performance! RumeNext-Beef Advantages Better fermentation means better production and rumen health Natural feed additive, making it an ideal rumen modulator for natural beef diets Palatable with pleasant aroma High degree of stability in feeds Can be used in practically any supplement, even as a top-dress (exception is the RumeNext-B Concentrate product) Safe for cattle Ideal in situations where it is preferable not to use an ionophore Can also be used in meat goat diets Usage Rates RumeNext-Beef (No ) Cattle oz/hd/day (7-14 grams/hd/day) Meat goats oz/100 lb body weight/day When fed with monensin, limit to 0.25 oz/hd/day RumeNext-B Concentrate (No ) For further manufacture of animal feeds; grams/hd/day For more information on how RumeNext-Beef can help you drive production, contact us. adm.com/specialtyingredients AN.SpecialtyIngredients@adm.com ADM Animal Nutrition, a division of Archer Daniels Midland Company, Quincy, IL SM