Biomax® Pro

Biomax® Pro is a science-based, research-proven inoculant with strain technology formulated to drive fermentation:

• Improves fermentation

• Performs exceptionally well in corn silage

• Inhibits a range of yeasts and molds

A versatile inoculant to enhance fermentation and reduce spoilage organisms

Dry matter preservationFast and effective fermentation of forage crops during ensiling is a prerequisite for the preservation of valuable nutrients for dairy cows. The faster fermentation occurs, the greater the quantity of nutrients preserved for feeding.

Spoilage microorganismsYeasts and molds compete with lactic acid bacteria for sugars in the crop. Limiting proliferation of these spoilage microorganisms is important, not only to ensure nutrients get to the cows, but also to minimize the risk of anti-nutritional factors that can lead to digestive upsets.

Starter/finisher technologyThe benefits of starter/finisher strain technology have been engineered into Biomax® Pro to ensure an improved fermentation. Additionally, the unique strains in Biomax® Pro specifically reduce five yeasts and two molds.

The relative inhibition of the strains in Biomax® Pro against these seven spoilage organisms is depicted in Figure 1.

Strong performance in corn silage Biomax® Pro yields strong performance metrics across several key fermentation parameters when evaluated in corn silage.

Effective against a range of spoilage microorganisms In the lab, the strains in Biomax® Pro show a convincing inhibition of a range of yeasts and molds that include Pichia anomala, Pichia canadensis, Pichia kudriavzevii, Wickerhamomyces anomalus, Pichia fermentans, Aspergillus flavus, and Aspergillus fumigatus.

In the photo above, colored areas indicate the zones of inhibition where the bacterial strains of Biomax® Pro inhibit the proliferation of a yeast, Wickerhamomyces anomalus, isolated from spoiled corn silage.Specific trial data available upon request.

What´s inside Biomax® ProBiomax® Pro contains the well-proven L. plantarum CH6072 from our Biomax® and SiloSolve® brands, and features enhanced acidification from L. plantarum LSI. In addition we have included Pediococcus pentosaceus P6 to speed the fermentation process.

Figure 1: Yeast and Mold inhibition: Complimentary Effects of Strains in Biomax® Pro

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Spoilage organism

Pichia anomala

Pichia kudriavzevii

Pichia fermentans

Aspergillus fumigatus

Pichia canadensis

Wickerhamomyces anomalus

Aspergillus flavus

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Figure 2: Performance of Biomax® Pro in corn silage

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UntreatedBiomax® Pro

32.6% DM corn silage.

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Acetic acid (% of DM)

Ethanol (% of DM)

pH after 2 d

pH after 90 d

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LSIP6CH6072

Package: • 1,000 g canister treats 500 tons of fresh forage.

1 box contains 6 x 1,000 g• 200 g canister treats 100 tons of fresh forage.

1 box contains 12 x 200 gForm: PowderSolubility: Water solubleShelf life: 24 months at room temperature (