There’s a reason if cows aren’t chewing their cud

This article highlights the essential role of feed particle size and fiber structure in dairy diets, especially for cud chewing. Observations from dairies show a lack of cud chewing, suggesting insufficient forage fiber despite diets of corn silage and alfalfa. Proper forage fiber is key for rumen health and milkfat production. There is discussion about three dietary rules for optimal fiber, but note varied practices across dairies, highlighting the need for more research into diet and cud-chewing habits, along with the impact of palm fat supplements. 

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