Document Type
Report
Report Number
SHEEP 81-6
Publication Date
1981
Summary
A gradual increase in grain cover a period of 2 to 4 weeks is commonly required before ruminant animals become adapted to high-concentrate diets. Various dietary materials including sodium bicarbonate, sodium betonite, limestone and forage have been indicated as potential adis in the prevention of acidosis during adaptation. Benefits from feeding of these materials following adaptation have been less pronounced or lacking. Objectives of studies reported herein were (1) to investigate the effects of buffers and limited quantitites of alfalfa hay on physiological and rumen fermentation changs occuring in lambs during the early phase of adaptation to high-concentrate diets and (2) to study ruminal and systemic parameters and nutrient utilization as influenced by buffers in the diets of lambs previously adapted to the high-concentrate diet.
Number of Pages
5
Format
application/pdf
Language
en
Publisher
South Dakota State University
Rights
Copyright © 1981 South Dakota State University
Recommended Citation
Ha, J. K.; Emerick, R. J.; and Embry, L. B., "Pre- and Post-Adaptation Effects of Buffers in High-Concentrate Lamb Diets" (1981). South Dakota Sheep Field Day Proceedings and Research Reports, 1981. 6.
https://openprairie.sdstate.edu/sd_sheepday_1981/6