Increased efficiency of microbial protein production in the rumen through manipulation of nutrients and rumen microbial populations

The Increased efficiency of microbial protein production in the rumen through manipulation of nutrients and rumen microbial populations project involved three PhD students who utilised molecular techniques to conduct profiling of changes in the rumen microbial populations present in steers fed a variety of diets in controlled animal trials.

For more information, please read the final report summary and download the final report (NBP.350) (PDF, 2.9 MB) from Meat & Livestock Australia.

When: 30 June 2004 to 31 July 2012

Contact: Dr Athol Klieve

Collaborators: University of Queensland and Department of Agriculture and Fisheries