Effects of rumen-protected choline supplementation on milk production and choline supply of periparturient dairy cows

The objective of the present study was to determine the effects of rumen-protected choline (RPC) supplementation on body condition, milk production and milk choline content during the periparturient period. Thirty-two Holstein cows were allocated into two groups (RPC group – with RPC supplementation...

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Main Authors: P. Elek, J.R. Newbold, T. Gaal, L. Wagner, F. Husveth
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2008-01-01
Series:Animal
Subjects:
cow
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1751731108002917