@article{MAKHILLRJAS2014919361,
    title = {Dietary Non-Ionic Surfactant on Rumen Fermentation and Bacterial Population in Ruminants: A Review},
    journal = {Research Journal of Applied Sciences},
    volume = {9},
    number = {1},
    pages = {17-22},
    year = {2014},
    issn = {1815-932x},
    doi = {rjasci.2014.17.22},
    url = {https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?issn=1815-932x&doi=rjasci.2014.17.22},
    author = {J. and},
    keywords = {bacterial population,ruminant,Non-Ionic Surfactant (NIS),growth,cell},
    abstract = {The Non-Ionic Surfactant (NIS) was evaluated for its ability to influence rumen 
  fermentation characteristics, microbial growth, enzyme activity and digestibility 
  in the rumen. The administration of NIS solution to the rumen increased the 
  digestion rates, the concentrations of Volatile Fatty Acid (VFA), growth rate 
  and increased among of rumen microorganisms. However, had not much effect on 
  ruminal pH value and ruminal NH<SUB>3</SUB>-N concentration. These results indicated 
  that the addition of NIS could greatly stimulate the release of enzymes without 
  decreasing cell growth rate in contrast to trends reported with aerobic microorganism. 
  The results showed that NIS might be of use as an alternative feed additive 
  to stimulate multiple enzyme activity and microbial growth in the rumen.}
    }