The challenge lies in optimising feed digestion and utilisation within the rumen to maximise microbial protein yield and energy capture for milk production or growth.
Rumen fibre-digesting bacteria rely on branched-chain volatile fatty acids BCVFAs, also known as isoacids, to digest fibrous feedstuffs. These essential nutrients serve as carbon sources, combining with highly digestible protein to produce crucial microbial protein and energy. Isoacids are vital for amino acid synthesis and milk production by the mammary gland.
Under certain dietary conditions, fibre-digesters may face an inadequate supply of isoacids, impacting microbial protein synthesis and fibre digestion. Zinpro® IsoFerm® offers a gamechanging alternative. By directly supplementing isoacids, rather than relying solely on RDP, dairy farmers can enhance efficiency. Fibredigesting bacteria utilise isoacids more efficiently, leading to improved microbial yield and fibre digestion. The result? Enhanced nitrogen efficiency, better microbial protein production, and optimal utilisation of forage.
Zinpro IsoFerm is a proprietary blend of branched-chain volatile fatty acids (BCVFAs, or isoacids), an essential nutrient that fuels the rumen to perform more naturally to enable cows to be better cows.
Zinpro IsoFerm increases peak milk production and persistency with less average dry matter intake while maintaining body condition. This efficiency extends beyond milk production, with cows showing enhanced reproductive results and heat stress mitigation, making them more efficient than they have ever been before.