The measurement of production rates of volatile fatty acids in the caecum of the conscious rabbit
Year: 1976
Type: article
Abstract: 1. The decrease in specific radioactivity of individual volatile fatty acids (VFA) after a single injection of tracer was monitored. The results obtained indicated the occurrence of a first-order process. 2. Regression analysis indicated the high flux of VFA through the caecal pool, equivalent to 30% of the maintenance energy requirement of the animal. 3. Interconversion of VFA was monitored, and results indicated substantial synthesis of butyric acid from acetic acid. 4. Results were obtained from animals on two dietary regimens, and these were compared with results reported for the other species.
Source: British Journal Of Nutrition
DOI: 10.1079/bjn19760058
Author: D. S. Parker
Institution: University of Reading
Language: English
Subfield: Animal Science and Zoology
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W2073879228