Effects of feed processing on ruminant feed quality and utilisation

A review of the effects of various feed processing methods on feed quality and utilisation in ruminants. Feed processing may be accomplished by physical, chemical, thermal, or other methods to alter the physical form or particle size, improve palatability or digestibility, and destroy the pathogenic agents and other harmful substances that may be present in feeds. Processing becomes more important when maximum production is desired since heavily fed animals are more selective and because the