The rumen microbiome’s role in increasing animal efficiency

The demand for more animal protein, especially from ruminants, must be met using less land, water and with a significant reduction in the environmental footprint of livestock production systems. An increase in the efficiency of feed utilisation by rumen micro-organisms increases nutrient availability to ruminants and thus improves the production efficiency of the animal. A 10% improvement in cattle efficiency could lead to a 43% increase in profits. Improved efficiency through feed additives F