The effect of an organic rumen-protected fat supplement on performance, metabolic status, and health of dairy cows

Abstract Background Negative energy balance during the transition period is a concern for both conventional and certified organic dairy systems. During early lactation, supplemental strategies are used to cope with nutrient deficiencies that are associated with impaired health, production, and repro...

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Main Authors: Diego Manriquez, Liang Chen, Pedro Melendez, Pablo Pinedo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-12-01
Series:BMC Veterinary Research
Subjects:
Fat
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-019-2199-8