Modes of action in the rumen

Production of stimulatory components

• Vitamins (Thiamine) – Aids carbohydrate utilisation
• Dicarboxylic acid (Malic acid) – Increases cellulolytic bacteria which consume lactic acid.

Removal of oxygen

• Stimulation of cellulolytic bacteria multiplication.

Increase in microbial population

• Enhanced lactate utilisation achieves pH stabilisation
• Increased cellulolysis affects rumen efficiency
• Increased supply of microbial protein from the rumen.

Effects of Biocell on Rumen pH

Maintaining Rumen pH levels above the critical threshold guarantees optimal fermentation.

The importance of reducing oxygen

Main metabolism

O2 scavenging strengthens anaerobic activity in the rumen.

The population of cellulolytic bacteria grows

• Lactate metabolism improves leading to balanced pH
• VFA balance improves
• Nitrogen output increases.