OBJECTIVE LIFE SCIENCE
ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY
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Question
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The saliva of cattle contains the compound sodium bicarbonate. What is the function of the compound?
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to break down cellulose
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to neutralise the acid in the abomasum
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to maintain the pH of the rumen between 6.5 and 7.2
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to prevent the growth of bacteria in the rumen
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -A good rumen buffer will afford better protection. Downland Rumen Buffer contains a blend of ingredients that neutralise acid in the rumen very quickly and overcome the risks of a fall in pH. This has been shown to help dairy cows achieve their full potential without the risk of rumen acidosis.
Detailed explanation-2: -The treatment is rather simple: long-stem dry hay, free-choice or force-fed baking soda (sodium bicarbonate), and rumen probiotics to repopulate the rumen with “good bugs.” This treatment will be needed for a few days until manure stabilizes and appetite improves.
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