Blood and Rumen Changes Following the Intra-Ruminal Administration of Glycogenic Materials

An over-all study was made of blood and rumen changes taking place in fistulated steers following intrarmninal administration of propylene glycol, sodimn propionate, sodium lactate, calcimu lactate, mixed lactates, and sucrose. Additional specific studies were made on the relative proportions of administered sodium lactate that were fermented and absorbed, and on the glyeogenie effect of various propionate-butyrate mixtures.