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Rumen fermentation

Level 2 - Lead Farmers

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 fermentation process

12. Rumen Degradable Protein (RDP)

13. Rumen Un-degradable Protein (RUP)

14. The symbiotic relationship

15. Microorganism coexisting conditions

16. Rumination/chewing of cud

17. Effective fiber content in feeds

18. Fiber digestibility

19. Fiber digestibility Cont'd...

20. Importance of ration consistence

21. Energy as an essential nutrient for microorganisms

22. Protein as an essential nutrient for microorganisms

23. Minerals as an essential nutrients for microorganisms

24. Water for microorganisms function

25. Indicators of poor rumen health

26. Take home message/Summary