Microbial balance promotes good health in cattle.
Microbial Balance: The Key to Healthy Cattle
Cattle are large animals with a complex digestive system consisting of four stomachs: the rumen, reticulum, omasum, and abomasum. Each stomach serves a distinct purpose and hosts unique resident microbes. These microbes play an essential role in maintaining the overall health of the cattle.
The microbial community in cattle's stomachs primarily consists of facultative bacteria, categorized into three main types with varying population densities:
Protozoa Approximately 1010/mL in the stomach.
Fungi Approximately 10³10/mL in the stomach.
Bacteria The most abundant group, approximately 10¹10¹¹/mL.
Bacteria in the stomach can be further classified based on their functions: those that digest fiber, starch, or protein; those that utilize lactic acid; and those that produce methane gas. Beneficial bacteria assist in breaking down nutrients from feed, while harmful bacteria release gases like H, CO, and CH. These harmful bacteria can cause bloating, damage the intestinal lining, and impair nutrient absorption. An overgrowth of harmful bacteria disrupts the microbial balance, leading to health issues such as mastitis, reduced milk production, and illness.
Restoring Microbial Balance for Cattle Health
To promote cattle health, it is crucial to restore microbial balance by increasing the population of beneficial microbes in the digestive tract. Beneficial microbes inhibit the growth of harmful pathogens, preventing their proliferation. Modern cattle farmers, whether raising dairy or beef cattle, often use probiotics as feed additives to introduce beneficial microbes into the digestive system. Probiotics improve gut health, enhance nutrient absorption, and promote overall well-being.
Biotic Max for Ruminants
Designed specifically for ruminant animals, Biotic Max is a microbial product containing Bacillus spp., a strain that thrives in low-oxygen environments, making it ideal for the rumen's anaerobic conditions
Benefits of Biotic Max for Ruminants:
-Reduces mastitis in dairy cattle.
-Lowers somatic cell counts in milk, improving milk quality.
-Increases daily milk yield per cow.
-Reduces loose manure and ammonia odor in cattle waste.
-Enhances the overall health of cattle.
Why Choose Biotic Max?
-Biotic Max is a convenient and effective probiotic solution tailored to modern cattle farming. -It supports health, inhibits harmful pathogens, and is easy to use. Simply mix it with feed or -sprinkle it over meals to deliver tangible health benefits to your cattle.
