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Studies on the oesophageal groove reflex in sheep and on the potential use of the groove to prevent the fermentation of food in the rumen

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  09 March 2007

E. R. Ørskov  and
D. Benzin
E. R. Ørskov
Affiliation:
Rowett Research Institute, Bucksburn, Aberdeen, AB2 9SB
D. Benzin
Affiliation:
Rowett Research Institute, Bucksburn, Aberdeen, AB2 9SB
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Abstract

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1. Fluids were given by mouth in various ways to young sheep. The extent to which closure of the oesophageal groove operated to direct the fluid to the abomasum was assessed by radiography.

2. Salt solutions and milk given as a drench did not produce complete closure of the groove. However, when the animals were accustomed to sucking from a teat before weaning, any liquid suspension and also water, sucked from a bottle, passed entirely to the abomasum even in 12-month-old sheep.

3. This technique may be useful when it is desirable to cause protein or other nutrients to by-pass fermentation in the rumen.

Type
Research Article
Information
British Journal of Nutrition , Volume 23 , Issue 2 , June 1969 , pp. 415 - 420
Copyright
Copyright © The Nutrition Society 1969

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