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The Rumen Room PodcastsAuthor: cwestwood
Whats the guts??. Deep within the interior of ruminant animals is a fascinating digestion system that enables animals to digest fibrous feeds that we as humans cant. Focusing on how ruminants work, The Rumen Room Podcasts cover a broad range of topics that bring together the nutrition, health, reproductive performance and well-being of ruminant animals. Presented in a practical, down to earth manner by New Zealand veterinarian and nutritionist Dr Charlotte Westwood, The Rumen Room Podcasts are a must for anyone with an interest in ruminant animals. Based largely on topics contained in the Facebook group The Rumen Room, these podcasts also include new content not published previously on Facebook. Proudly supported by PGG Wrightson Seeds New Zealand, the Rumen Room Podcasts are well worth a subscribe so you can be the first to tune in to the latest episodes. Thanks for joining us. Language: en Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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66. Protein Nutrition. Part One, The basics of protein nutrition
Episode 66
Wednesday, 14 January, 2026
In our latest short, ‘bite-sized’ podcast, we start a two-part series on the basics of protein in ruminant nutrition. This first episode explains what determines a ruminant animals' demand for protein, and explains why protein requirements differ across animal classes with different physiological states (e.g. lactation, pregnancy). We break down the fundamentals of amino acids and their role in building protein, and introduce the concept of ‘crude protein’ (CP) as reported by feed testing labs, highlighting where CP values fit into practical feed planning.
