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What is required by rumen microbes to break down protein?
What is required by rumen microbes to break down protein?
- Rumen-degradable protein
- Adequate carbohydrate for fermentation (correct)
- Large amounts of soluble carbohydrate
- Adequate source of ammonia
What is the primary purpose of Rumen Undegradable Protein (RUP)?
What is the primary purpose of Rumen Undegradable Protein (RUP)?
- To produce vitamins and minerals
- To bypass the rumen and be digested in the intestines (correct)
- To provide energy to the rumen microbes
- To support the growth of rumen microbes
What happens to protozoal populations when rumen pH drops to around 5.5?
What happens to protozoal populations when rumen pH drops to around 5.5?
- They decline markedly (correct)
- They adapt to the new pH
- They remain unaffected
- They increase significantly
What is the main source of protein for ruminants?
What is the main source of protein for ruminants?
What is the main function of Rumen Degradable Protein (RDP)?
What is the main function of Rumen Degradable Protein (RDP)?
What is the primary source of energy for the cow from microbial fermentation?
What is the primary source of energy for the cow from microbial fermentation?
Why is Rumen Undegradable Protein (RUP) required by high-producing ruminants?
Why is Rumen Undegradable Protein (RUP) required by high-producing ruminants?
What is the role of β-glucanase enzymes in microbial fermentation?
What is the role of β-glucanase enzymes in microbial fermentation?
What is the source of ammonia for microbial growth?
What is the source of ammonia for microbial growth?
What is the role of fats in the rumen?
What is the role of fats in the rumen?
What is the fate of Rumen Undegradable Protein (RUP) in the dairy cow?
What is the fate of Rumen Undegradable Protein (RUP) in the dairy cow?
What is the significance of vitamins in the diet of ruminants?
What is the significance of vitamins in the diet of ruminants?
What is the primary source of energy from butyric acid in the rumen wall?
What is the primary source of energy from butyric acid in the rumen wall?
What is the resulting compound from protein digestion by microbial proteases and peptidases in the rumen?
What is the resulting compound from protein digestion by microbial proteases and peptidases in the rumen?
What is the primary source of nitrogen for microbial protein synthesis in the rumen?
What is the primary source of nitrogen for microbial protein synthesis in the rumen?
What is the driving force for the synthesis of microbial protein in the rumen?
What is the driving force for the synthesis of microbial protein in the rumen?
What is the fate of glucose units released from microbial fermentation?
What is the fate of glucose units released from microbial fermentation?
What are the two sources of protein for the dairy cow?
What are the two sources of protein for the dairy cow?
