This interview with ruminant nutritionist Ajmal Khan explores the critical stages of rumen development in calves, the impact of early nutrition on lifetime performance, and ongoing research to optimize dairy herd longevity and productivity.

"Feed type and age influence rumen development," says Ajmal Khan, "Early development impacts lifetime milk yield."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Rumen Development and Research
01:09 The Role of Microbes in Rumen Growth
02:09 Impact of Solid Feed on Rumen Maturation
03:04 Effects of Feed Type and Age on Rumen Development
04:02 Transitioning from Milk to Solid Feed
05:00 Consequences of Proper vs. Improper Rumen Development
05:58 Long-term Effects of Early Growth on Milk Yield
06:56 Longevity and Health in Dairy Cows
07:18 Future Research Directions in Rumen and Dairy Science

Resources

Sealds Winslow - https://sealeswinslow.co.nz/
Bioeconomy Sciences Institute - https://bioeconomy.org
Ajmal Khan's published studies - https://scholar.google.ca/citations?hl=en&user=J0H7KXUAAAAJ&view_op=list_works&sortby=pubdate

This episode is in partnership with Seales Winslow.

Whatever your goals, we partner with you on-farm, helping to guide you today to drive the performance you want tomorrow. For tailored advice, talk to your local SealesWinslow Nutrition Specialist or visit https://sealeswinslow.co.nz/

This interview with ruminant nutritionist Ajmal Khan explores the critical stages of rumen development in calves, the impact of early nutrition on lifetime performance, and ongoing research to optimize dairy herd longevity and productivity.
"Feed type and age influence rumen development," says Ajmal Khan, "Early development impacts lifetime milk yield."
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Rumen Development and Research 01:09 The Role of Microbes in Rumen Growth 02:09 Impact of Solid Feed on Rumen Maturation 03:04 Effects of Feed Type and Age on Rumen Development 04:02 Transitioning from Milk to Solid Feed 05:00 Consequences of Proper vs. Improper Rumen Development 05:58 Long-term Effects of Early Growth on Milk Yield 06:56 Longevity and Health in Dairy Cows 07:18 Future Research Directions in Rumen and Dairy Science
Resources
Sealds Winslow - <a href="https://sealeswinslow.co.nz/">https://sealeswinslow.co.nz/</a> Bioeconomy Sciences Institute -<a href="https://www.agresearch.co.nz/about-us/our-people/muhammad-khan/"> https://bioeconomy.org</a> Ajmal Khan's published studies - <a href="https://scholar.google.ca/citations?hl=en&amp;user=J0H7KXUAAAAJ&amp;view_op=list_works&amp;sortby=pubdate" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://scholar.google.ca/citations?hl%3Den%26user%3DJ0H7KXUAAAAJ%26view_op%3Dlist_works%26sortby%3Dpubdate&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1775723175268000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1jQ_MxHwRD8dGnEepN6bmR">https://scholar.google.ca/citations?hl=en&amp;user=J0H7KXUAAAAJ&amp;view_op=list_works&amp;sortby=pubdate</a>
This episode is in partnership with Seales Winslow.
Whatever your goals, we partner with you on-farm, helping to guide you today to drive the performance you want tomorrow. For tailored advice, talk to your local SealesWinslow Nutrition Specialist or visit&nbsp;<a href="https://sealeswinslow.co.nz/">https://sealeswinslow.co.nz/</a>

CountryWide CONNECT is the latest innovative daily livestreamed rural video/radio show broadcast at lunchtime 11am – 1pm Monday-Friday from Christchurch, New Zealand.


The show is hosted by respected award-winning agribusiness broadcasters, Sarah Perriam-Lampp (formerly Sarah’s Country & Rural Exchange) and Andy Thompson (formerly The Rural Round-Up).


Over two hours, Sarah & Andy cover the latest in New Zealand rural news, views, politics but most importantly in-depth technical farming advice to help improve farmers bottom lines!

For more information & to subscribe to CountryWide, visit www.country-wide.co.nz

CountryWide CONNECT is the latest innovative daily livestreamed rural video/radio show broadcast at lunchtime 11am &ndash; 1pm Monday-Friday from Christchurch, New Zealand.
 The show is hosted by respected award-winning agribusiness broadcasters, Sarah Perriam-Lampp (formerly Sarah&rsquo;s Country &amp; Rural Exchange) and Andy Thompson (formerly The Rural Round-Up).
 Over two hours, Sarah &amp; Andy cover the latest in New Zealand rural news, views, politics but most importantly in-depth technical farming advice to help improve farmers bottom lines!
For more information &amp; to subscribe to CountryWide, visit www.country-wide.co.nz

CountryWide CONNECT

CountryWide CONNECT is an innovative daily livestreamed rural video/radio show broadcast at lunchtime 11am – 1pm Monday-Friday from Christchurch, New Zealand.


The show is hosted by respected award-winning agribusiness broadcasters, Sarah Perriam-Lampp (formerly Sarah’s Country & Rural Exchange) and Andy Thompson (formerly The Rural Round-Up).


Over two hours, Sarah & Andy cover the latest in New Zealand rural news, views, politics but most importantly in-depth technical farming advice to help improve farmers bottom lines!

For more information & to subscribe to CountryWide, visit www.country-wide.co.nz

CountryWide CONNECT is an innovative daily livestreamed rural video/radio show broadcast at lunchtime 11am &ndash; 1pm Monday-Friday from Christchurch, New Zealand.
 The show is hosted by respected award-winning agribusiness broadcasters, Sarah Perriam-Lampp (formerly Sarah&rsquo;s Country &amp; Rural Exchange) and Andy Thompson (formerly The Rural Round-Up).
 Over two hours, Sarah &amp; Andy cover the latest in New Zealand rural news, views, politics but most importantly in-depth technical farming advice to help improve farmers bottom lines!
For more information &amp; to subscribe to CountryWide, visit www.country-wide.co.nz