Acute ruminal acidosis (ARA) is a detrimental metabolic digestive disorder in ruminants, triggered by sudden intake of high-concentrate diets such as corn and wheat flour. This condition leads to a sharp drop in rumen pH and excessive accumulation of…

This study investigated the effects of vitamin D₃ on the growth and differentiation of adipose cells derived from muscle tissue in Korean native cattle. Vitamin D₃ reduced cell proliferation during the growth phase, limiting the number of adipose cells.

Inflammation is an important response of the innate immune system, but feed intake is reduced in cattle experiencing inflammatory reactions. Acute and chronic inflammation leads to appetite depression via neural and hormonal mechanisms, and may impair the…