ANS 233 Rumen, DMI, and terminology
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What type of fermentation does the rumen use?
Anaerobic fermentation (no air)
What do the rumen “bugs” need to survive?
Fiber, starch, and protein
What’s the equation used to find the pounds of as feed in DM?
What’s the equation used to find the pounds of DM?
What’s the equation used to find the % of DM?
What does NPN stand for in dairy nutrition?
Non-protein nitrogen
does not contain protein
NPN is an excellent source FOOD for bugs
What does MCP stand for in dairy nutrition?
Microbial Crude Protein
protein synthesized in rumen by bacteria and protozoa (made by the bugs)
What does RDP stand for in dairy nutrition?
Rumen Degradable Protein
protein that can be degraded to NH3 in the rumen by enzymes secreted by the rumen microbes
What does RUP stand for in dairy nutrition?
Rumen Undegradable protein
protein that is not degraded in the rumen. Not degraded by rumen microbial enzymes. Referred to as “by-passed protein’ (By-Pass)
What does MP stand for in dairy nutrition?
Metabolizable Protein
protein (MCP + RUP) that is digested in the small intestine to amino acids. Amino acids then are absorbe