A note on the manipulation of sodium and potassium concentrations in the rumen of reindeer and the possible effect on digestibility

• Published in: Rangifer
• Main Authors: Hans Staaland, Torstein Garmo
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: Septentrio Academic Publishing 1987
• Subjects: reindeer; rumen; Na; K; Dry matter digestibility; Animal culture; SF1-1100; Synes; Suo; Rangifer
• Online Access: https://doi.org/10.7557/2.7.2.713; https://doaj.org/article/12a191a25ec9474085d0b3a1c35893fb

Rumen Na+ and K+ concentrations in reindeer were manipulated by introducing 4 M KC1 or 4 M NaCl into the reindeer rumen. A positive correlation was found between salivary and ruminal concentrations of Na+ and K+. Decreased ruminal Na+ concentrations seemed to decrease dry matter digestibility in nyl...