Does supplementing Kazakh rams with 5,6-dimethylbenzimidazole and cobalt increase ruminal microbial protein content?

Rumen Microbial Protein1 min readUpdated June 6, 2026

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We analyzed one assertion on this topic and found that supplementing Kazakh rams with 5,6-dimethylbenzimidazole and cobalt appears to increase microbial protein production in the rumen three hours after feeding, specifically when the animals are on a high-concentrate diet [1]. This single...

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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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