Rumen Health and Rumen Acidosis Dairy Insight

The rumen is a complex fermentation vat which, through muscular contractions and a careful balance of microorganisms, breaks down the plant cell walls into volatile fatty acids and then passes the semi-digested feed on through the rest of the digestive tract.

This Dairy Insight explores the importance of monitoring rumen function with particular reference to acidosis and highlights how early corrective treatment can improve overall herd performance.

Issued June 2024

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