For maximum performance, good herd health and fertility, cows need a diet geared to maximising the population of rumen microbes. So it’s essential to provide a ration which is balanced to provide a supply of sugars, starch and fibre.
This then ensures a steady supply of VFA’s (volatile fatty acids) as well as microbial protein for the small intestine. Sugars are added in the form of molasses or a molasses blend.
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