Table 3 Ruminal pH and LPS content in rumen samples and in plasma samples from the lacteal artery and vein
| Item | Treatment | SEM | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LCD | HCD | |||
| Mean pH value | 6.02 | 5.90 | 0.03 | 0.03 |
| Time < pH 5.6, h/d | 1.65 | 3.72 | 0.50 | 0.01 |
| LPS in rumen, kEU/mL | 47.17 | 79.04 | 7.94 | <0.01 |
| LPS in plasma of lacteal artery, EU/mL | 0.47 | 0.86 | 0.06 | <0.01 |
| LPS in plasma of lacteal vein, EU/mL | 0.12 | 0.27 | 0.03 | <0.01 |