RUMEN FUNCTION VITAL FOR GREATER GAINS IN BEEF AND DAIRY HERDS
4 August 2016Optimising rumen function is a primary way to unlock greater gains for beef and dairy producers, according to a nutritional expert. Dr Nicola Walker, Ruminant Product Development Manager at AB Vista, is advising producers to stabilise rumen pH and improve fibre digestion in order to see better milk yield and components and feed efficiency in dairy cows, and improve average daily gain and FCR in beef cattle. “Feeding the ruminant is very challenging because there is a complex variety of available feed ingredients, and diet digestibility can fluctuate significantly