Effects of a completely pelleted diet on growth performance in Holstein heifers
This study evaluates the effects of pelleting a forage-based diet on rumen health, fiber digestibility and animal performance. Read
Development and physiology of the rumen and the lower gut: Targets for improving gut health
This study takes a closer look at how diet and microbiota can affect growth and influence functions in the intestinal tract. Read
Rumen acidosis in the context of precision farming
Download the final report of The first international conference dedicated to acidosis and rumen health, including video recordings. Read
Key role of short-chain fatty acids in epithelial barrier failure during ruminal acidosis
Sub Acute Ruminal Acidosis (SARA) is induced by high concentrations of short-chain fatty acids (SCFA) that result in lower ruminal pH and damage to the epithelial barrier function. The present study investigated if SCFA directly contribute to epithelial barrier failure. Read
Intramammary infusion of Escherichia coli lipopolysaccharide negatively affects feed intake, chewing, and clinical variables, but some effects are stronger in cows experiencing subacute rumen acidosis
Cows with Sub Acute Ruminal Acidosis (SARA) are more susceptible to other health challenges than healthy cows. This study showed differences in fever symptoms, DMI and even chewing activity were more pronounced in SARA cows compared to healthy animals. Read
Relative reticulo-rumen pH indicators for subacute ruminal acidosis detection in dairy cows
Sub Acute Ruminal Acidosis (SARA) is defined as a drop in rumen pH, but what is the most accurate way to look at these pH variations? This study addressed this important research question and even accounted for individual variabilities. Read
Metagenomic assessment of the functional potential of the rumen microbiome in Holstein dairy cows
Milk yields are different between the first and subsequent lactations. This fact led researchers to investigate if there was also a difference in rumen microbiota. Read
Transient feeding of a concentrate-rich diet increases the severity of subacute ruminal acidosis in dairy cattle
Rumen health is affected by what is fed — and also how its fed. This study shows the relationship between patterns of concentrate-rich feeding and the severity of Sub Acute Ruminal Acidosis (SARA) and rumen VFAs profiles. Read
Taxonomic Identification of Ruminal Epithelial Bacterial Diversity during Rumen Development in Goats
This research studies the development of ruminal epithelial bacteria populations and shows how they might participate in the anatomic and functional development of the rumen. Read
Presence of Selected Methanogens, Fibrolytic Bacteria, and Proteobacteria in the Gastrointestinal Tract of Neonatal Dairy Calves from Birth to 72 Hours
This article provides insight into rumen microbial colonization, which is essential for calves’ future growth and digestive health. Read
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