Rumen microbial protein dynthesis in multigrain and barley fed lactating dairy cows

An abstract of a study by A. Nikkhah that estimates rumen microbial protein synthesis in response to feeding diets based on either solely barley grain or a choice of multiple grains is presented. Findings suggest that feeding a multigrain choice of barley, wheat, corn and sorghum instead of solely barley grain secures healthy rumen fermentation and adequate microbial protein synthesis.