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Rumen acidosis is an inflammation of the rumen caused by excessively rapid fermentation from overeating grains or high-starch, low-fiber diets. This can range from mild acidosis presenting as rumen atony or loose feces to severe cases with metabolic acidosis, laminitis, and recumbency. Severe rumenitis from acidosis can lead to sloughing of ruminal epithelium and fungal or bacterial infections. Prevention focuses on proper dietary management and fiber intake to balance high-starch diets.
- Author
- Candra Lukita
- Language
- EN