Changes in ruminal and reticular pH and bacterial communities in Holstein cattle fed a high-grain diet

Changes in ruminal and reticular pH and bacterial communities in Holstein cattle fed a high-grain diet

Abstract Background Subacute ruminal acidosis (SARA) is characterized by a ruminal pH depression, and microbiota can also be affected by a higher acidity and/or dietary changes. Previous studies have revealed similar patterns in pH reduction in the rumen and reticulum, whereas changes in reticular p...

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Main Authors: Yo-Han Kim, Rie Nagata, Akira Ohkubo, Natsuki Ohtani, Shiro Kushibiki, Toshihiro Ichijo, Shigeru Sato
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-10-01
Series:BMC Veterinary Research
Subjects:
Microbiota
pH
Reticulum
Rumen
SARA
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12917-018-1637-3

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