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The development of acidosis in growing feedlot cattle fed diets rich in grain and limited forage can vary based on several factors, including the specific composition of the diet, feeding management practices and individual animal responses.
Acidosis is a metabolic disorder – not a disease – that occurs when there is an accumulation of acids in the rumen, leading to a significant drop in pH. The development of acidosis can happen relatively quickly, often within a few days after introducing a high-grain diet or after making significant changes to the ration without an adequate adaptation period.
