Synchronous Least-Cost Ration for Ruminants

Since most feedstuffs contain both energy and protein that is available for microbial metabolism nutrient synchrony occurs in a transient manner in the rumen. However to elicit improved animal performance nutrient synchrony likely needs to be continuous. So there is a need for incorporating the concept of synchronizing ruminal energy and protein digestion in the traditional least-cost ration in order to formulate more appropriate and practical rations.