PRESENTATION SUMMARY
There are multiple on farm scenarios that can directly or indirectly damage an animal’s rumen and intestines. These stressors include heat, pen moves, rumen acidosis, over-crowding, dry-off, transportation, the transition period, etc.
A compromised rumen and intestine barrier results in an immune response and an activated immune system requires a lot of energy and nutrients; nutrients that could have otherwise been used for productive purposes. There are multiple strategies nutritionists and producers can use to minimize the negative consequences of gut-derived inflammation and these possible tactics will be covered in this presentation.