VOLATILE FATTY ACIDS (VFA)

Products of fermentation of carbohydrates (and some amino acids) by the rumen microorganisms. Acetic acid, propionic acid and butyric acid are the primary volatile fatty acids which are absorbed through the rumen wall and used as an energy source by the cow.


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OwnerAntonio A.GroupDS 414 Ruminant Nutrition
Created2015-09-17 11:15:06Updated2020-08-30 14:38:08
SitesDS 414 Ruminant Nutrition, DS 825 Ruminant Nutrition Physiology
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