Rumen overload (grain engorgement or acute ruminal lactic acidosis) occurs when ruminants consume excessive amounts of carbohydrate-rich grains (wheat, barley, corn). Rapid microbial fermentation produces excessive lactic acid, causing ruminal pH to drop below 5.0, destroying normal flora and leading to severe dehydration and systemic acidosis.
Rumen overload is commonly caused by excessive intake of what?
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