Influence of ruminal protozoa on site and extent of starch digestion and ruminal fermentation.

The article looks at a study on effects of protozoa on ruminal fermentation and starch digestion in the rumen and intestines. Topics discussed include sheep were defaunated by intraruminal infusions of lactic acid, differences were observed in DM or starch intake ruminal fluid pH, lactate concentration, or total tract and starch digestibility and protozoa reduced rate of starch digestion and ruminal starch digestibility.