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What is the diagnosis method for subacute ruminal acidosis at the herd level?
What is the diagnosis method for subacute ruminal acidosis at the herd level?
- Blood tests for all cows in the herd
- Recording feed intake for the entire herd
- Measuring ruminal pH in a group of high-risk cows (correct)
- Clinical signs observation in individual cows
Which group of animals is at risk of developing subacute ruminal acidosis?
Which group of animals is at risk of developing subacute ruminal acidosis?
- Cows grazing lush grass from extensively managed pasture
- Ruminant animals consuming high-grain diets
- Animals fed predominantly forage diets
- Dairy cows, feedlot cattle, and feedlot sheep (correct)
What causes subacute ruminal acidosis in ruminants?
What causes subacute ruminal acidosis in ruminants?
- Ingestion of feed high in rapidly fermentable carbohydrates or deficient in physically active fiber (correct)
- High intake of slowly fermentable carbohydrates
- Excessive protein intake in the diet
- Lack of mineral supplements in the diet
What is one consequence of feeding ruminants excessive amounts of rapidly fermentable carbohydrates in conjunction with inadequate fiber?
What is one consequence of feeding ruminants excessive amounts of rapidly fermentable carbohydrates in conjunction with inadequate fiber?
What is the impact of low ruminal pH on bacterial species in the rumen?
What is the impact of low ruminal pH on bacterial species in the rumen?
How does low ruminal pH affect protozoal populations?
How does low ruminal pH affect protozoal populations?
Why are animals more susceptible to future episodes of ruminal acidosis after experiencing subacute ruminal acidosis?
Why are animals more susceptible to future episodes of ruminal acidosis after experiencing subacute ruminal acidosis?
What pathophysiologic consequences are associated with low ruminal pH?
What pathophysiologic consequences are associated with low ruminal pH?
What problem may occur if the ruminal epithelium is inflamed?
What problem may occur if the ruminal epithelium is inflamed?
How is subacute ruminal acidosis diagnosed?
How is subacute ruminal acidosis diagnosed?
When is ruminal fluid usually collected for pH measurement?
When is ruminal fluid usually collected for pH measurement?
What are the main clinical signs attributed to subacute ruminal acidosis?
What are the main clinical signs attributed to subacute ruminal acidosis?
What is an alternative explanation for the development of claw horn lesions?
What is an alternative explanation for the development of claw horn lesions?
How is the ability of the rumen to rapidly absorb organic acids important for maintaining stable ruminal pH?
How is the ability of the rumen to rapidly absorb organic acids important for maintaining stable ruminal pH?
What happens to ruminal papillae when cattle are fed higher-grain diets?
What happens to ruminal papillae when cattle are fed higher-grain diets?
What is one mechanism by which affected animals resolve ruminal acidosis and return ruminal pH to normal?
What is one mechanism by which affected animals resolve ruminal acidosis and return ruminal pH to normal?
What could cause pain and contribute to reduced feed intake during subacute ruminal acidosis?
What could cause pain and contribute to reduced feed intake during subacute ruminal acidosis?
What happens to absorption of volatile fatty acids as ruminal pH drops?
What happens to absorption of volatile fatty acids as ruminal pH drops?
Why is ruminal lactate production undesirable during subacute ruminal acidosis?
Why is ruminal lactate production undesirable during subacute ruminal acidosis?
What is the key to the prevention of subacute ruminal acidosis?
What is the key to the prevention of subacute ruminal acidosis?
What is the most common cause of errors in delivery of rations that may lead to subacute ruminal acidosis?
What is the most common cause of errors in delivery of rations that may lead to subacute ruminal acidosis?
What is used to quantify the buffering capacity of a diet?
What is used to quantify the buffering capacity of a diet?
What is a preventive measure for subacute ruminal acidosis?
What is a preventive measure for subacute ruminal acidosis?
Why is milk fat depression deemed a poor and insensitive indicator of subacute ruminal acidosis?
Why is milk fat depression deemed a poor and insensitive indicator of subacute ruminal acidosis?
What encourages saliva production during chewing and increases rumination after feeding to decrease the risk of subacute ruminal acidosis?
What encourages saliva production during chewing and increases rumination after feeding to decrease the risk of subacute ruminal acidosis?
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