Feeding

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Excess non-structural carbohydrates (NSC) rapidly ferment in the rumen, producing excess lactic acid, lowering pH, and leading to ruminal acidosis.

[Md.Rejuan Hossain]

Excessive non-structural carbohydrates (NSC) in cattle feed lead to ruminal acidosis because the rapid fermentation of these carbohydrates by rumen microbes produces large amounts of volatile fatty acids (VFAs) and lactic acid, causing a significant drop in rumen pH.