The impact of direct-fed microbials and enzymes on the health and performance of Holstein cattle with emphasis on colostrum quality and serum immunoglobulins in the calf

<p> Research has shown that direct-fed microbials (DFM) and enzyme supplementation can impact the dry matter intake (DMI), milk production, and milk composition. However, limited research has evaluated the impact of DFM and enzyme supplementation on colostrum quality and the uptake of the Immu...

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Main Author: Ort, Shona B.
Language:EN
Published: University of New Hampshire 2016
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