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October 12, 2025MoleculesOpen Access

Can Natural and Synthetic Zeolites Be Dietary Modulators of Microorganism Population, Fermentation Parameters, and Methane Emission in the Rumen? A Preliminary Study on Cow

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Preliminary analysis shows zeolite types influence methane production and rumen microorganisms in heifers, indicating dietary applications.

Zeolite addition did not significantly affect rumen pH or short-chain fatty acids, but ZN2 reduced total protozoa by 41.2%.
Increased populations of Ophryoscolex spp. were observed in ZN2 and ZS4 diets compared to controls, highlighting dietary impacts.
The ZS4 diet enhanced ammonia and tryptamine levels in the rumen, implying potential shifts in nutrient degradation.
Overall, zeolite types and doses differentially modulated protozoa populations and fermentation parameters.

Majewska et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Preliminary analysis shows zeolite types influence methane production and rumen microorganisms in heifers, indicating dietary applications.