Dairy Cattle Nutrition: Rumen Microorganisms Flashcards
1
Q
What is the normal pH of a dairy cow?
A) 5.0
B) 5.5
C) 7.5
D) 6.5
A
D) 6.5
2
Q
What is the function of Rumen Microorganisms?
A
They help ruminants use feeds that monogastrics
can’t digest, fibrous compounds found in plants
(such as cellulose & hemicellulose)
3
Q
What are 4 basic groups found in the rumen?
A
1) Bacteria
2) Protozoa
3) Fungi
4) Viruses
4
Q
What can be absorbed by the animal and used as sources of energy?
A
VFA (acetate, propionate and butyrate)
