Abstract
Effects of isoacids, monensin, or a combination of them on fermentation by mixed rumen bacteria were investigated using a continuous culture technique. The culture was allowed to stabilize for 4 d before treatments were imposed. Comparisons between treatments were made on d 11 and 12 of the culture. Isoacids (equal proportions of isobutyric, 2-M-butyric, isovaleric, and valeric acids) at 15 mg/dl of culture media increased acetate (6.17 vs. 5.48 meq/dl) and total VFA production (8.93 vs. 7.87 meq/dl) compared with that of controls. Monensin at 150μg/dl reduced acetate (3.74 vs. 6.02 meq/dl) and VFA (6.84 vs. 8.54 meq/dl) but increased propionate (2.28 vs. 1.74 meq/dl) relative to control. The combination of isoacids and monensin increased acetate relative to monensin alone (5.24 vs. 3.74 meq/dl) but did not alter the effect of monensin on propionate concentration (2.32 vs. 2.28 meq/dl). It is concluded that monensin decreases acetate production by 35% and when isoacids are added to the cultures containing monensin, acetate production is restored.
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