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Evaluating importance of Fibre Quality

Published 15 January 10

Fibre is an important nutrient in dairy cow diets. It provides both a source of energy and a means of maintaining rumen pH. If too little fibre is fed, then the rumen pH declines. This can cause acidosis, a loss of appetite, rumenitis and laminitis. The result can be an erratic appetite, loss of condition and scours.