Effect of sodium bicarbonate, Neem and Yeast on different ruminal fluid parameters in sub-acute ruminal acidosis

Abstract

Present study was done to know the effect of different treatment regimens on ruminal fluid in Sub-acute ruminal acidosis in cattle. Eighteen SARA positive animals with ruminal fluid ranging from 5.2to 6.0 were divided equally into 3 treatment group. After sodium bicarbonate treatment animals showed changes in various ruminal fluid parameters with increased protozoal count. After treatment with Azadirachta indica alteration in ruminal motility and SAT was seen. After treatment with Saccharomyces cervisiae, improvement in ruminal motility was observed.