Hession, A. O., L. Kung, Jr., and C. A. Bessett. 23rd Rumen Function Conference. The balance between lactate production and utilization in the rumen is key to the prevention of lactic acidosis in ruminant animals. Under normal conditions, accumulation of lactate is minimal because its use is as rapid as its production. We have also conducted studies showing that addition of live yeast to the diets of dairy cows improves milk production.
Research continues in the area of direct-fed microbials for ruminants.
A. C. Sheperd, M. A. Cohen, H. E. Swain, and J.A.Z. Leedle. Effects of a live yeast culture and enzymes on in vitro ruminal fermentation and production of dairy cows. J. Dairy Sci. Kung, L., Jr., and A. O. Hession. 1995. Altering rumen fermentation by microbial inoculation with lactate-utilizing microorganisms.