Matrix Rumen Buffer

Supports rumen pH, fibre digestion and feed utilisation in dairy cows and beef cattle.

Matrix Rumen Buffer is an advanced rumen buffer formulated to stabilise rumen pH and help prevent subacute ruminal acidosis (SARA) in high-performing dairy cows and beef cattle. It is suited to feeding systems where higher-starch diets, rapidly fermentable feeds or low effective fibre can put rumen function under pressure.

By supporting a more stable rumen environment, Matrix Rumen Buffer helps maintain microbial fermentation, volatile fatty acid (VFA) production, dry matter intake and fibre digestion. It also supplies a balanced mineral blend with phosphorus and a bioavailable calcium source to support cow health, milk yield and milk fat. 

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Is Matrix Rumen Buffer right for your system?

Matrix Rumen Buffer may be a good fit if you are:

  • Feeding dairy cows or beef cattle through a mixer or silage wagon 
  • Dusting minerals over silage 
  • Managing animals on higher starch or rapidly fermentable diets 
  • Seeing signs of poor rumen stability, SARA risk or low milk fat
  • Looking to support fibre digestion, intake, milk yield, milk fat and mineral supply

Why farmers use Matrix Rumen Buffer

  • Supports rumen pH: Matrix Rumen Buffer helps maintain a stable rumen environment when diets put digestion under pressure.
  • Helps reduce the risk of SARA: It is formulated to help prevent subacute ruminal acidosis in high-performing animals.
  • Supports microbial fermentation and VFA production: Volatile fatty acids supply around 70-80% of the cow’s energy.
  • Supports microbial protein synthesis: Stable rumen conditions support the microbes that supply amino acids.
  • Supports fibre digestion and dry matter intake: Better rumen stability helps animals digest fibre and maintain feed intake.
  • Supports cow health, milk yield and milk fat: Better rumen function supports production and a healthier herd.

When Matrix Rumen Buffer may be worth considering

Matrix Rumen Buffer is suited to systems where rumen stability may be under pressure, including:

  • High starch diets 
  • Rapidly fermentable rations 
  • Low effective fibre diets 
  • TMR or mixed ration systems 
  • Silage-based feeding systems 
  • Periods where milk fat, hoof health or lameness is under pressure 

Signs rumen buffering may be needed

You may want to look at rumen buffering if you are seeing:

  • Low or falling milk fat 
  • Loose or inconsistent manure
  • Reduced cud chewing 
  • Poor fibre digestion 
  • Variable intakes 
  • Animals backing off feed 
  • Production that does not match the ration 

Product overview

Rumen function has a direct effect on feed utilisation, production and animal health. When rumen pH drops too low, fibre digestion can suffer, feed intake may become inconsistent and the risk of SARA rises.

SARA challenges can increase toxins such as LPS endotoxins. These can translocate into the bloodstream and compromise gut barrier function, which can place wider pressure on cow health.

Matrix Rumen Buffer is formulated to help support rumen stability in dairy cows and beef cattle. It helps maintain conditions for microbial fermentation, VFA production, microbial protein synthesis and fibre digestion.

The product supplies a balanced mineral blend with phosphorus and a bio-available calcium source. This supports dairy cow nutritional requirements while helping maintain cow health, milk yield and milk fat.

Feeding guide

Dose rate: 75–150g per head per day

Suitable for: Dairy cows, beef cattle

Feeding method:

  • Via mixer or silage wagon
  • Dusted over silage

For feeding advice tailored to your herd or system, contact Agvance.

Why buy from Agvance

Agvance products are designed for practical on-farm use. Matrix Rumen Buffer fits easily into mixer wagon and silage-based systems, making it a straightforward option for farmers wanting rumen support that is easy to feed and simple to work into the ration.

Talk to Agvance about Matrix Rumen Buffer

If you want to support rumen pH, fibre digestion and feed utilisation in your herd, talk to Agvance about Matrix Rumen Buffer and whether it suits your feeding system.

Frequently asked questions

What is Matrix Rumen Buffer used for?

Matrix Rumen Buffer is used to stabilise rumen pH, help prevent subacute ruminal acidosis and support fibre digestion, dry matter intake, milk yield and milk fat in dairy cows and beef cattle.

SARA stands for subacute ruminal acidosis. It occurs when rumen pH stays too low for periods of time, often due to diet factors such as high starch, rapidly fermentable feed or low effective fibre.

Matrix Rumen Buffer can be fed through a mixer or silage wagon, or dusted over silage.

The recommended dose rate is 75-150g per head per day.

Yes. Matrix Rumen Buffer is suitable for both dairy cows and beef cattle.

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