LIFE SCIENCE

Detailed explanation-1: -The primary cause of acidosis is feeding a high level of rapidly digestible carbohydrate, such as barley and other cereals. Acute acidosis, often resulting in death, is most commonly seen in ‘barley beef’ animals where cattle have obtained access to excess feed.

Detailed explanation-2: -Acidosis can be caused by a sudden switch to high-grain diets, rapid ingestion of highly fermentable feed, and a lack of fibre in the ration.

Detailed explanation-3: -Acute ruminal acidosis is a metabolic status defined by decreased blood pH and bicarbonate, caused by overproduction of ruminal D-lactate. It will appear when animals ingest excessive amount of nonstructural carbohydrates with low neutral detergent fiber.