Benefits of good rumen development in dairy calves

Several studies have looked at the benefits of establishing good rumen development in dairy calves, and at feed ingredients that can have a positive effect on growth performance and rumen fermentation. Photo: Shutterstock

A properly functioning rumen incorporates several factors including microbial establishment and fermentation. Without the cooperation of all, rumen development in dairy calves, as well as function potential, is lessened. Several studies have looked at the benefits of establishing good rumen development in dairy calves, and at feed ingredients that can have a positive effect on growth performance and rumen fermentation. Like the young members of other species, at birth, dairy calves have diges