Subacute Ruminal Acidosis and Some Nutritional Considerations Influencing Ruminal Ph

The nutrition program affects rumen health, which influences hoof health. Ration formulation involves a balance between acid and buffer production. The risk of SARA can be minimized by considering the feed ingredients used to formulate the ration, along with the environment and management specific to that dairy. The formulation balance should be shifted toward additional peNDF and less or slower fermenting NSC sources when the cow's environment (heat stress abatement, stall comfort, degree of over-crowding, etc.) or management (DM and ration accuracy, feed availability, etc.) is not as comfortable or reliable as desired. Farm management should strive to ensure that the consumed ration is extremely similar to the formulated ration. [Tofiq Froghi, Azad Hosaini. Subacute Ruminal Acidosis and Some Nutritional Considerations Influencing Ruminal Ph. Life Sci J 2012;9(4):330-333] (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 50