TEST IN METHYLENE BLUE
A test that can evaluate the vitality of rumen flora.
- Prepare a solution of methylene blue to 0.3 mg / ml.
- Mix 1 ml of solution in 20 ml rumen juice
- Place the tube in a water bath or in an oven (37°C).
With normally active flora, the reduction will be total in 6 minutes (10 minutes if left at room T°).