The fundamentals of calf rumen development

Failure to prepare the rumen can cause growth checks, or put calves at greater risk of illness because of nutritional stress.

Forages such as straw or hay are a good source of fibre, which promotes growth of the rumen’s muscular layer.

Concentrates and water intake are the most important factors for a calf's rumen development, and for a smooth transition from a liquid diet to a total solid diet.

That's the advice to Tirlán dairy farmers, on the five key fundamentals of calf rumen development.