Ruminal acidosis and the rapid onset of ruminal parakeratosis in a mature dairy cow: a case report

<p>Abstract</p> <p>A mature dairy cow was transitioned from a high forage (100% forage) to a high-grain (79% grain) diet over seven days. Continuous ruminal pH recordings were utilized to diagnose the severity of ruminal acidosis. Additionally, blood and rumen papillae biopsies wer...

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Main Authors: Croom Jim, Hook Sarah E, AlZahal Ousama, Steele Michael A, McBride Brian W
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-10-01
Series:Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica
Online Access:http://www.actavetscand.com/content/51/1/39

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