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Why is fiber an essential nutrient for ruminants?
fibre

correct

ruminant

It plays an important role and is a necessity for ruminants.

nutrimental

. Because its role has the following three points:

The first is to maintain

rumen

Normal function and ruminant health. if

fodder

The medium fiber content is too low,

starch

Rapid fermentation, large amount of acid production, reduction of rumen fluid pH, inhibition

Cellulolytic bacteria

Activities, in serious cases will lead to

acidosis

. In addition, dietary fiber can promote chewing and rumination.

animal

saliva

Secretion increases, thus indirectly increasing rumen.

buffer capacity

. Therefore, proper dietary fiber level is very important to eliminate overeating.

concentrated feed

Caused by ...

food consumption

Descending, fiber

Digestibility

Reduce, prevent acidosis, rumen

mucosa

Ulcer and

hoof disease

Is absolutely indispensable.

The second is to maintain the normal production performance of ruminants.

The third is to provide a lot of energy for ruminants. Dietary fiber is produced by rumen fermentation.

Volatile fatty acids

It is the main energy substance of ruminants. Volatile fatty acids can be provided for ruminants.

vitality

70%-80% demand