I have heard of this rumen inoculant that I can give to avoid acidosis. Is this something I should use?

Producer Question

Q.  I have a lot of downed corn ears in my field, I have heard of this rumen inoculant that I can give to avoid acidosis. Is this something I should use? (December 2017)

Can I feed sodium bicarbonate either free choice or put it in the water and turn cows out to graze?

Producer QuestionCan I feed sodium bicarbonate either free choice or put it in the water and turn cows out to graze?

Q.  I have a lot of downed corn ears in my field. Can I feed sodium bicarbonate either free choice or put it in the water and turn cows out to graze? (November 2017)