Rumen function Archives

Effects of dietary fibre level on rumen pH, total microbial count and methanogenic archaea in Bonsmara and Nguni steers

2021
Issue: 1
Volume: 51

S.T. Jiyana, M.M. Ratsaka, K-J. Leeuw & K.R. Mbatha Page: 74 - 80

2024-12-05
Dr. Michael MacNeil

A study was conducted to evaluate the effect of the level of dietary fibre on rumen pH, total microbial count and methanogenic archaeacount of Bonsmara (225 ± 10.0 kg live weight) and Nguni (215 ± 10.0 kg live weight) steers.…

1985
Issue: 3
Volume: 15

R.I. Mackie & A. Kistner Page: 72 - 85

2024-12-05
flickerleap

The primary objective of research scientists working in the field of rumen function is to advance animal production through greater understanding of the mechanisms involved in digestion and metabolism in the rumen. This article covers some of the more recent…