Feeding dairy cows under various disease conditions

06-03-2025 | |
Low-fibre diets allow fermentation acids to accumulate in the rumen and cause ulcers. Photo: Jan Willem Schouten
Low-fibre diets allow fermentation acids to accumulate in the rumen and cause ulcers. Photo: Jan Willem Schouten
Several feeding management strategies can be used as a supportive treatment for various health problems. This article provides insight into the most common diseases and metabolic disorders in cattle. It also discusses feeding strategies that can be adopted to reduce the impact on animals, farm operations, and profitability.  Rumen acidosis Low-fibre diets allow fermentation acids to accumulate in the rumen and cause ulcers in animals consuming too much grain with little fibre. The inf


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