Table 2.
The foaming performance, pH value and viscosity of rumen original liquid (n = 6).
| Items | Group1 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LBS2 | MBS2 | HBS2 | |
| Foaming production (mL) | 11.97 ± 3.33c | 17.31 ± 0.70b | 23.76 ± 4.60a |
| Foam persistence (min) | 15.45 ± 7.78b | 29.91 ± 5.53a | 32.76 ± 5.96a |
| pH value | 6.36 ± 0.06c | 6.16 ± 0.03b | 6.00 ± 0.16a |
| Viscosity (mpa.s) | 52.74 ± 5.66c | 73.30 ± 8.48b | 97.67 ± 11.09a |
1In the same row, values with same or no small letter superscripts meaning no significant difference (p > 0.05), at the same time different small letter superscripts meaning significant difference (p < 0.05). 2LBS, low rumen bloat score; MBS, medium rumen bloat score; HBS, high rumen bloat score.