Cargill Animal Nutrition Diamond V Original XPC
By Cargill Animal Nutrition
Last reviewed: February 2026
Yeast culture fermentation product providing metabolites that support rumen microbiota and immune function.
Fermentation-derived yeast culture from Diamond V (Cargill) that supports rumen health, immune function, and milk production in dairy cattle.
Key Features
- Rumen Health Support: Promotes beneficial rumen microbiota and stabilizes fermentation
- Immune Function: Enhances innate and adaptive immune response in dairy cattle
- Proven Research: 100+ peer-reviewed publications demonstrating efficacy
- Low Inclusion Rate: 14-28 g/head/day for lactating cows, cost-effective per head
- Consistent Manufacturing: 80+ years of proprietary fermentation process in Cedar Rapids, IA
Advanced Features
- XPC Green: Non-GMO Project Verified version for organic and specialty markets
- NutriTek: Next-generation immune health formulation with enhanced bioactive profile
- SmartCare: Pre-weaning calf formulation for milk or milk replacer diets
Ideal For
Farm Types: Commercial dairies, Organic operations (XPC Green), Transition cow programs
Competitive Advantages
What sets Diamond V Original XPC apart from alternatives:
- 80+ years of continuous manufacturing with proprietary fermentation process
- 100+ peer-reviewed research publications, more than any competing yeast product
- Carbon Trust certified to reduce methane emissions in cattle
- Complete metabolite profile (not just live yeast cells)
Pricing Information
Here is the pricing information for Diamond V Original XPC:
Original XPC typically costs $0.05-0.12 per cow per day depending on inclusion rate and volume purchased. Available through feed dealers and Cargill representatives.
Pricing Model: Per ton of premix or per head per day
Bulk pricing available. Volume discounts through Cargill feed programs.
Pros & Considerations
- Most-researched yeast product in dairy
- Consistent quality from single manufacturing facility
- Carbon Trust sustainability certification
- Low inclusion rate keeps cost manageable
- Premium price compared to generic yeast products
- Not a live yeast, works differently than live cultures
- Results may take 2-4 weeks to become apparent in milk data
Implementation & Setup
How to implement Diamond V Original XPC on your dairy operation:
Implementation Timeline: Immediate, mixed into daily TMR or mineral premix
Training & Support
Training and support options available for Diamond V Original XPC:
Support Channels:
Evaluation Questions
Key questions to consider when evaluating Diamond V Original XPC:
- What is the current rumen health status of your herd (subacute acidosis incidence)?
- Are you feeding XPC through a premix or directly in the TMR?
- Have you compared XPC response data to your baseline milk production?
- Would XPC Green (Non-GMO) be required for your market program?