Monensin controlled-release capsule administered in late-pregnancy differentially affects rumination patterns, metabolic status, and cheese-making properties of the milk in primiparous and multiparous cows

The increased resistance to disease observed after monensin treatment could reflect a reduction of inflammation and oxidative stress. We hypothesised that if monensin supplementation was given before calving, it would help in controlling inflammation, reduce the susceptibility to disease and increas...

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Main Authors: Matteo Mezzetti, Fiorenzo Piccioli-Cappelli, Paolo Bani, Massimo Amadori, Luigi Calamari, Andrea Minuti, Juan J. Loor, M. Bionaz, Erminio Trevisi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2019-01-01
Series:Italian Journal of Animal Science
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/1828051X.2019.1645623