Energy metabolism in young cattle during the disturbing of acid-base equilibrium of blood

The author studied the peculiarities of energy metabolism in young bulls of the Red Steppe breed under the influence of the factors caused the disturbing of acid-base equilibrium of blood. The character of the disturbing and the compensatory reactions were investigated. The energy consumption and effectiveness of production during adaptation of cattle to stress were estimated. It was shown, that energy consumption under the influence of the stress raises regardless of the disturbing character and compensation stage. The fraction of energy is required for the liveweight gain and the consumption of the metabolic energy increase and it causes the unproductive feed expenditure. These data necessitate a correction for energy rations during the cattle keeping.