Increased Fecal Lactate and Decreased Volatile Fatty Acid (VFA), Particularly n-Butyrate Concentrations in Diarrheic Young Calves
Sato, H
| HERO ID | 1457641 |
|---|---|
| In Press | No |
| Year | 2009 |
| Title | Increased Fecal Lactate and Decreased Volatile Fatty Acid (VFA), Particularly n-Butyrate Concentrations in Diarrheic Young Calves |
| Authors | Sato, H |
| Journal | Journal of Veterinary Medical Science |
| Volume | 71 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Page Numbers | 117-119 |
| Abstract | Using 24 diarrheic dairy calves under 8 weeks old, multiple fecal samples (4-12) were collected individually during the clinical advancing (max. 10 days) to evaluate the importance of fecal ammonia, lactate and volatile fatty acid (VFA) levels. Removing 3 calves not recovered during the sampling, 21 calves were grouped into under 3 weeks (< 3 wk; n=11) and 3-8 weeks old (3-8 wk; n=10). Data were divided into diarrheic and recovered feces with averaging in individuals. Diarrheic feces showed lower VFA and n-butyrate, and higher acetate proportions than recovered feces at <3 wk, but not at 3-8 wk. Diarrhea showed higher lactate, and lower ammonia and minor VFA (i-butyrate, valerate), which might reflect insufficiency in gut flora and fermentation. |
| Pmid | 19194088 |
| Wosid | WOS:000263199500020 |
| Is Certified Translation | No |
| Dupe Override | No |
| Comments | Source: Web of Science WOS:000263199500020 |
| Is Public | Yes |
| Language Text | English |
| Keyword | calf diarrhea; colonic fermentation; fecal ammonia; fecal VFA; feces lactate |