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For this process to work properly, it is necessary to feed the lamb slowly, as the speed of feeding does not allow the creation of the right saliva for the lamb’s physical health, leading to cross-sucking phenomena.
Fast feeding can cause milk to overflow into the esophageal canal, ending up in the rumen where the milk can acidify and ferment in the absence of enzymes, as well as prevent the formation of curd, which allows the milk to enter the small intestine, predisposing the lamb to subsequent bacterial fermentation and neonatal diarrhea.
The amount of E. coli increases when in contact with raw milk.
In this regard, a key role is played by the esophageal canal, a curved muscle located in the throat.
The function of the esophageal canal is to ensure that everything that enters the mouth reaches the correct place.
Therefore, the milk must end up in the abomasum. If the milk enters the rumen, it can cause abdominal pain and lesions on the walls of the organ, compromising the animal’s production.
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