Benefits of good rumen development in dairy calves

A properly functioning rumen incorporates several factors including microbial establishment and fermentation. Without the cooperation of all, rumen function potential is lessened and proper development will suffer. Several studies have looked at the benefits of establishing good rumen development and at feed ingredients that can have a positive effect on growth performance and rumen fermentation. Like the young members of other species, dairy calves at birth have digestive systems that are not