Potential Role of SLC5A8 Expression in the Etiology of Subacute Ruminal Acidosis

Rumen fluid of cows with subacute ruminal acidosis (SARA) have high concentrations of short chain fatty acids (SCFA). However, the mechanism of SCFA accumulation is unknown. The solute-linked carrier 5a8 (SLC5A8) plays a key role in the transportation and absorption of SCFA in intestinal epithelium. The objective of the current study was to investigate (1) SLC5A8 gene and protein expression in various parts of the bovine gastrointestinal tract,...