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The rumen microbes have specifix requirements for both macro and micro minerals to meet the needs of strctural components od cells and for components of enzymes and co-factors. Little is known about the requirments of the microbial milieu for trace elements and as a 'rule of thumb' it is accepted that if the animal is not dedicient then it is unlikely that the rumen microbes will be deficient. The geographical distribution and the long time of buffalo evolution ...