Optimizing forage particle size for rumen health and performance

Striking the “Goldilocks” balance in forage particle size—not too long, not too short—is key to rumen health and dairy performance.
This article by expert Bill Woodley explores how optimal fiber length reduces sorting, supports digestion, and boosts milk yield, with insights from recent studies and practical recommendations for tailoring TMR to maximize efficiency and reduce risks such as sub-acute ruminal acidosis.

By William Woodley, Woodley Dairy Direction.