Absorption of acetate-1-C14 from the reticulo-rumen of Calves 3 to 4 days old

Abstract

The ability of calves to absorb and metabolise steam volatile fatty acids (VFA) was investigated by the introduction of acetate–l–C¹⁴ into the rumen of three anaesthetised animals 3 to 4 days old. Acetate–l–C14 appearance in rumen effluent blood and clearance from peripheral blood were considered sufficient evidence of assimilation and utilisation respectively. All the calves absorbed and rapidly metabolised the isotope.

Experiments conducted in 1964 at Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand, in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy.

Experiments conducted in 1964 at Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand, in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy.

Notes

Experiments conducted in 1964 at Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand, in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy.