The effect of nitrate and monensin on in vitro ruminal fermentation 1

• Published in: Journal of animal science Vol. 95; no. 11; pp. 5112 - 5123
• Main Authors: Capelari, M, Powers, W
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Champaign Oxford University Press 01.11.2017
• Subjects: Acetic acid; Additives; Ammonium; Ammonium nitrate; Anaerobic microorganisms; Anaerobic treatment; Buffer solutions; Calcium; Calcium nitrate; Diet; Fermentation; Forage; Gas production; Headspace; Methane; Microorganisms; Monensin; Nitrates; Nitrous oxide; Propionic acid; Sodium; Substrates

Two experiments evaluated the effect of calcium ammonium nitrate decahydrate (calcium nitrate [NIT]) and monensin sodium (MON) on in vitro fermentation parameters of 2 contrasting diets (100:0 and 10:90 forage-to-concentrate ratios). Diet addition of NIT (0, 1.25, and 2.5 g/100 g DM) and MON (0, 3,...