Does supplementing Kazakh rams with 5,6-dimethylbenzimidazole and cobalt increase ruminal ammonia-N concentration after feeding?

Rumen Ammonia Supplementation1 min readUpdated June 6, 2026

What the Evidence Shows

We analyzed one assertion on this topic and found it supports the idea that supplementing Kazakh rams with 5,6-dimethylbenzimidazole and cobalt is linked to higher ammonia-N levels in the rumen one and three hours after feeding [1]. This increase may reflect changes in how dietary protein is broken...

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Supplementation of 5,6-Dimethylbenzimidazole and Cobalt in High-Concentrate Diet Improves the Ruminal Vitamin B12 Synthesis and Fermentation of Sheep

DOI: 10.3390/fermentation9110956

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June 6, 2026·Last updated June 6, 2026
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