Assuming you've survived the dizzying journey of a ryegrass leaf from the front (biting) part of a cow to the back (emptying) end of a cow in Part One of this two part series - you'll now be ready for the other part of Basic Ruminant Nutrition. 

In this episode, we'll explore how the broken down various bits of pieces of feeds, such as ryegrass, get turned into useful things that the ruminant animal can use. The basics of volatile fatty acids (VFAs are explored) as well as how dietary protein gets turned into useful things a ruminant can use to make milk protein, or protein to help a young ruminant grow. 

Presented by New Zealand veterinarian and nutritionist Dr Charlotte Westwood, we welcome you to listen in to Part Two of this two part episode. 

Many of us have suffered the rather dry and boring nature of ruminant nutrition lectures at school, college or university. Fear no more, The Rumen Room Podcasts are delighted to bring to you a new, down to earth and practical approach to the basics of ruminant nutrition. 

In this episode, you, a leaf from a ryegrass plant are about to head off on an adventure as you're consumed by a large dairy cow and encounter all parts of the digestive tract. A humorous and light hearted approach to what otherwise can be a bland subject for some! 

Presented by New Zealand veterinarian and nutritionist, Dr Charlotte Westwood we welcome you to listen in to Part One of this two part episode. 

A brief welcome to introduce ourselves before we head off on a journey of exploration and discovery about all things ruminant.