Changes

===Risk Factors===

===Risk Factors===

'''Insufficient long fibre in the diet''': Long fibre is essential both for rumen mat formation and

'''Insufficient long fibre in the diet''': It is essential that the diet contains adequate fibre of 2-5cm in length, as it forms the rumen mat and stimulates rumination. if it is longer than 10 cm, it is

to stimulate cudding. It is usually defined as fibre longer

than 2-5 cm. However, if it is longer than 10 cm, it is

possible for cows to 'sort' the ration and avoid eating the

possible for cows to 'sort' the ration and avoid eating the

fibre. Consequently, long fibre for inclusion in a TMR

fibre. Consequently, long fibre for inclusion in a TMR