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Animal Nutrition, Animal Refresher
Ruminant with Highest Rumen Fermentation Products
The concentration of $NH_{3}$ & total VFA in the rumen is highest in:
- Sheep
- Goat — Correct Answer
- Cattle
- Buffalo
Explanation:
Correct Answer: Goat
Goats have the highest basal metabolic rate among domestic ruminants and the most rapid rumen turnover rate. This results in goats maintaining the highest baseline concentrations of both rumen ammonia (NH₃) and Volatile Fatty Acids (VFAs) per ml of rumen fluid.
Rumen Fermentation — Normal Parameters
| Parameter | Normal Value |
|---|---|
| Ruminal pH | 6.5–6.8 |
| Optimum temperature | 39°C |
| Gas (CO₂:CH₄) | 65:35 |
| VFA profile (Acetate:Propionate:Butyrate) | 65:20:10 |
| Urea supplementation not recommended if CP > | 13% |
| Rumen NH₃ toxic level | >80 mg/100 ml |
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