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The importance of a balanced diet

Optimal rumen health and function is key to achieving efficient and economic beef finishing systems

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Diets with unbalanced energy and protein levels will result in cattle being unable to absorb energy efficiently, resulting in poor growth rates and longer finishing times.
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Diets with unbalanced energy and protein levels will result in cattle being unable to absorb energy efficiently, resulting in poor growth rates and longer finishing times.

Inefficient feeding is a common issue across UK beef systems, and with rumen health and function often overlooked, veterinary technical manager at Dugdale Nutrition, Debby Brown, says the impacts can result...

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