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Energy from Carbohydrates in a Ruminant Diet

Agri-King Season 1 Episode 9

In this episode of the AK Podcast, Mike Donaldson and Grace Thomas discuss the intricacies of ruminant nutrition, focusing on the role of carbohydrates in livestock diets. Grace, an Agri-King Nutritionist from the UK, joins Mike to explore how different carbohydrate sources—such as grains and forages—impact animal health and diet balancing.

Their conversation delves into the importance of processing grains for optimal digestion, managing carbohydrate levels to prevent acidosis, and the role of enzymes in enhancing nutrient availability. They also touch on emerging trends in carbohydrate sources for livestock feed and what the future may hold for ruminant nutrition.

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