Effects of bovine mammary gland biopsy and increased milking frequency on post-procedure udder health, histology, and milk yield

Sixteen cows in early lactation were randomly distributed into two groups in order to evaluate the effects of mammary biopsies and increased milking frequency on tissue characteristics, post-biopsy udder health and histology. One group was milked twice a day (2×) starting on the 2nd day after calvin...

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Main Authors: J.A.M. Lima, J.R.M. Ruas, A.C. Vasconcelos, B.F. Silper, A.M.Q. Lana, V.A. Gheller, H.M. Saturnino, R.B. Reis, S.G. Coelho
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2016-01-01
Series:Animal
Subjects:
SCC
cow
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1751731115002426