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Rumen fermentation

Level 3 - Extension Workers, Input & Service Providers

Introduction

1. You will learn about...

2. Introduction

3. Introduction Cont'd...

4. The rumen microorganisms

5. Rumen microorganisms: Bacteria

6. Rumen microorganisms: Fungi

7. Rumen microorganisms: Protozoa

8. Features of the Rumen

9. Rumen function in young stock

10. Rumen function in young stock Cont'd...

11. Rumen function in young stock Cont'd...

12. Rumen fermentation process

13. End products of rumen fermentation process

14. Rumen Degradable Protein (RDP)

15. Rumen Un-Degradable Protein (RUP)

16. The symbiotic relationship

17. The symbiotic relationship cont'd...

18. Microorganisms coexisting conditions

19. Rumination/chewing of cud

20. Effective fiber content in feeds

21. Fiber digestibility

22. Fiber digestibility Cont'd...

23. Importance of ration consistence

24. Energy as an essential nutrient for microorganisms

25. Protein as an essential nutrient for microorganisms

26. Minerals as essential nutrients for microorganisms

27. Water for microorganisms function

28. Rumen temperature

29. Rumen pH and buffering capacity

30. Factors affecting pH levels in the rumen

31. Rumen osmotic pressure

32. Indicators of poor rumen health

33. Manipulation of rumen fermentation

34. Categories of rumen manipulation

35. Take home message/Summary