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Quantitative and Dynamic Aspects of Nitrogen Metabolism in the Rumen: A Modeling Analysis¹

University of California^,3, Davis 95616

Abstract

A modeling approach to analyses of ruminant digestive function is described. The approach provides for evaluations of current concepts and data for adequacy as explanations of behavior of the real system. It also provides for evaluation of hypotheses for probable adequacy as explanations of real behavior where proven concepts fail, and for identification of critical experiments. Analyses of several aspects of microbial maintenance and growth and dietary protein degradation are emphasized.

¹ Presented during the 1978 ASAS-ADSA meetings held at Michigan State University, East Lansing, as part of the Ruminant Nutrition Symposium on "Quantitative Aspects of Nitrogen Metabolism in the Rumen."

² Dept. of Animal Science.

³ Although only two of us are listed as authors of this work, many contributed ideas and participated in discussions leading to the analyses presented. These include Drs. M. J. Ulyatt, L. J. Koong, C. S. W. Reid, R. Clark and G. Waghorn. Their contributions are gratefully acknowledged.