This image captures the colonisation of rumen microbes on feed particles, illustrating the diversity of microorganisms involved in the digestion process. The microbes display distinct morphologies, indicating the presence of various species. These microorganisms, including bacteria, protozoa, and fungi, are actively breaking down the feed, contributing to the fermentation process essential for ruminant digestion. The variety of shapes and sizes seen in the cells highlights the complex microbial ecosystem in the rumen, each group playing a specialised role in attacking and degrading different components of the feed.
