Betaine: An effective rumen modulator

Natural betaine promotes microbial fermentation activity, as an effective rumen modulator, especially in a time of heat-stressed rumen. The rumen microbes may take a full benefit of available betaine and use it against thermal stress in a way that helps to maintain their fermentation activities, crucial for ruminant health and productivity. In the ruminant sector, the intensification of modern dairy farming and the genetic improvements for milk production may contribute to the increased inciden