Optimising rumen function for cow health

The rumen of the dairy cow is the main site of digestion and provides the energy from microbial fermentation that she needs to maintain pregnancy and lactation, as well as her own body reserves. Additives have a responsible role in this. By Sylvie Andrieu The energy balance of a cow determines its metabolic activity and is a key determinant of milk production and fertility. When a cow is in negative energy balance, its metabolic status is impaired, leading to low reproductive performance. &nbs