Abstract
The ability of the gut tissues to absorb nutrients and the extent to which these are then metabolised within the gastrointestinal tract plays a central role in regulating the supply of metabolites to the liver and consequently influences the availability of nutrients for hepatic and peripheral tissue use. Energy consumption by the portal drained viscera is extensive and may account for 25% of total body oxygen consumption (Huntington and Reynolds, 1987). Substrates available for oxidative metabolism include volatile fatty acids (VFA) produced in the rumen and large intestine as addition to arterial supply of these nutrients. The aim of this experiment was to investigate the influence of increased propionate availability on metabolism of VFA in the rumen and the gastrointestinal tract.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callMore From: Proceedings of the British Society of Animal Production (1972)
Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
