Effects of two different prepartum diets on some metabolic traits and productive response in multiparous Holstein cows in early lactation

Twenty-six multiparous Italian Holstein cows were used to compare two feeding strategies for the prepartum period. Cows<br />were allocated to two dietary treatments on the basis of their parity (3.1 &plusmn; 1.1) and mature equivalent production (11473<br />&plusmn; 1449 kg). Fr...

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Main Authors: Gianfranco Gabai, Licia Ravarotto, Aldo Pesavento, Francesca Dal Corobbo, Giulio Cozzi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2010-01-01
Series:Italian Journal of Animal Science
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Online Access:http://www.aspajournal.it/index.php/ijas/article/view/232