26/08/2025
How to Improve Rumen Health for Better Digestion & Maximum Milk Production
A cow’s rumen is like its engine – if it works well, the cow digests feed better, absorbs more nutrients, and produces more milk.
Here’s how to keep the rumen healthy:
✅ 1. Feed Enough Roughage (Fiber)
Give long fiber feeds like Napier grass, hay, or maize stover.
Fiber stimulates chewing → more saliva → stable rumen pH.
Avoid feeding too much concentrate without roughage.
✅ 2. Balance the Diet
Mix forages + concentrates + protein sources (lucerne, desmodium, sweet potato vines).
Introduce new feeds gradually to avoid upsetting the rumen.
✅ 3. Support Rumen Microbes
Add molasses or energy sources to feed rumen microbes.
Use probiotics or yeast (if available) to boost microbial activity.
Provide enough rumen degradable protein for microbe growth.
✅ 4. Provide Minerals & Vitamins
Always supply a mineral lick or premix (Ca, P, Mg, Sulfur).
Vitamins A, D, and E are essential for absorption and immunity.
✅ 5. Keep a Regular Feeding Routine
Feed at the same times every day.
Avoid long hours without feed – keep forage available.
✅ 6. Provide Clean Water
A cow needs 60–100 liters of water daily.
Clean, fresh water helps digestion and milk production.
✅ 7. Prevent Rumen Problems
Watch for acidosis (loose dung, reduced appetite, lameness) – avoid excess concentrates.
Prevent bloat by feeding legumes with grasses and avoiding sudden diet changes.
💡 Tip for Farmers:
A well-fed rumen = better digestion = higher milk yield 🚀
&R LIFE SCIENCE -MIN FORTE
