Effects of Butyrate on Lamb Blood Results

by Morgan Hultman
Objectives were to determine effects of butyrate concentrations in lambs fed 85% concentrate. Treatments fed were: no butyrate, 1% butyrate, and 2% butyrate. Subjects were evaluated based on blood total protein, BHBA, and glucose. There were no interactions for blood parameters nor any treatment effects. BHBA decreased on d28 and d56 compared to d0. Glucose was greatest on d56 and least on d28; d0 was intermediate and not different from d56 or d28.
Major: 
Animal Science (Science Option)
Exhibition Category: 
Health and Life Sciences
Exhibition Format: 
Poster Presentation
Campus: 
University Park
Faculty Sponsor: 
Tara Felix
Location: 
Alumni Hall, HUB-Robeson Center
Poster Number: 
296