More focus on cow gut health

07-12-2020 | Specials | Article

Leaky gut is difficult to recognise and much remains unclear. By offering a well-mixed and balanced ration throughout the day, cattle farmers can go a long way to prevent gut problems. Photo: Anne van der Woude

Leaky gut syndrome receives a lot of attention. Yet, questions remain about the cause, consequences and treatment of it. Little is known about the influence of the gut on dairy cow health. Leaky gut syndrome has received a lot of attention lately, caused in part by the lectures of American researcher Lance Baumgard, who gave presentations in multiple countries. Leaky gut can occur when the intestinal wall is damaged, for example by inflammation, stress situations or a temporary inability to eat