Acidosis is not one disorder, but rather a continuum
of degrees of acidosis. The effects of continuum of
degrees of acidosis can be as slight as to reduce feed
intake by 0.25 lb./day or as severe as to result in death
of the animal. Several acidosis-related problems occur
in the feedlot: sudden death syndrome, polioencephalomalacia
(“brainers”), founder, rumenitis, liver abscesses,
malabsorption, clostridial infestations, and off-feed
or reduced feed intake. The dairy industry has an additional
problem, low milkfat syndrome, that is partly
related to acidosis