[Answered] Why does bloat occur in ruminants? What will be an ideal ...

This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: Why does bloat occur in ruminants? What will be an ideal ... (Read 8 times)

altibaby

Hero Member
Posts: 562

on: Jul 21, 2018

Why does bloat occur in ruminants?

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

What is a buffer in feed?

What will be an ideal response?

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question

Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

firehawk60

Sr. Member
Posts: 315

Reply #1 on: Jul 21, 2018

Answer to Question 1

When eating certain feeds, foaming may occur or a slime layer may build up in the rumen, preventing
the gases from escaping. This causes a swelling in the midsection.

Answer to Question 2

Buffers are added to feed to preserve a pH of 6.5 to 6.8 in the rumen.

altibaby

Member
Posts: 562

Reply 2 on: Jul 21, 2018

TYSM

AmberC1996

Member
Posts: 317

Reply 3 on: Yesterday

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

« previous next »

Did you know?

Recent studies have shown that the number of medication errors increases in relation to the number of orders that are verified per pharmacist, per work shift.

Did you know?

More than 30% of American adults, and about 12% of children utilize health care approaches that were developed outside of conventional medicine.

Did you know?

Cucumber slices relieve headaches by tightening blood vessels, reducing blood flow to the area, and relieving pressure.

Did you know?

Asthma-like symptoms were first recorded about 3,500 years ago in Egypt. The first manuscript specifically written about asthma was in the year 1190, describing a condition characterized by sudden breathlessness. The treatments listed in this manuscript include chicken soup, herbs, and sexual abstinence.

Did you know?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) was originally known as the Communicable Disease Center, which was formed to fight malaria. It was originally headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, since the Southern states faced the worst threat from malaria.