Table 4 The effect of Yeast-Fermented feed plants on fermentation processes in the rumen of crossbred goats.
Parameter | Fresh Napier Grass | Yeast-Fermented Palm Fronds | Yeast-Fermented Napier Grass | SEM | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Rumen pH | |||||
Hour 0 | 6.99 | 7.02 | 6.98 | 0.31 | 0.99 |
Hour 4 | 6.76 | 6.90 | 6.90 | 0.18 | 0.24 |
Rumen Temperature (°C) | |||||
Hour 0 | 39.03 | 39.00 | 39.05 | 0.18 | 0.85 |
Hour 4 | 39.2 | 39.28 | 39.23 | 0.17 | 0.69 |
Ammonia-Nitrogen Concentration (mg/dL) | |||||
Hour 0 | 14.83 | 15.13 | 14.86 | 0.30 | 0.47 |
Hour 4 | 15.9a | 18.35b | 16.43a | 0.42 | 0.01 |
Protozoa (×105 cells/mL) | |||||
Hour 0 | 8.36a | 24.38b | 9.63a | 1.16 | 0.01 |
Hour 4 | 8.50a | 26.25b | 7.13a | 0.75 | 0.01 |