Understanding the function of the ruminal microbiome

How can microbial populations in the rumen affect dairy cattle performance? Also is there a link between DNA and rumen efficiency? This article looks at research carried out on the important functions of the gut microbiome. In dairy cows, what happens in the rumen is crucial, affecting how a cow’s efficiency in both using the nutrients in her feed and her production of nutrients involved in milking performance. “Hence, there is growing interest within the ruminant livestock sector to unders