Which statement best differentiates ruminal lactic acidosis from subacute ruminal acidosis (SARA)?

Which statement best differentiates ruminal lactic acidosis from subacute ruminal acidosis (SARA)?

• A. Lactic acidosis involves marked lactic acid accumulation and severe systemic signs; SARA features a moderate pH drop (roughly 5.5–6.2) with intermittent signs and less lactate predominance.
• B. Lactic acidosis presents with no systemic signs; SARA includes severe systemic signs.
• C. Lactic acidosis occurs with pH above 6.5; SARA with pH below 5.0.
• D. Lactic acidosis and SARA are identical conditions with the same signs.

Answer: (D)