66. Protein Nutrition. Part One, The basics of protein nutrition

In our latest short, ‘bite-sized’ podcast, we start a two-part series on the basics of protein in ruminant nutrition. This first episode explains what determines a ruminant animals' demand for protein, and explains why protein requirements differ across animal classes with different physiological states (e.g. lactation, pregnancy). We break down the fundamentals of amino acids and their role in building protein, and introduce the concept of ‘crude protein’ (CP) as reported by feed testing labs, highlighting where CP values fit into practical feed planning.