Prepartum body condition score affects milk yield, lipid metabolism, and oxidation status of Holstein cows

Objective This study aimed to investigate the effects of prepartum body condition score (BCS) on the milk yield, lipid metabolism, and oxidative status of Holstein cows. Methods A total of 112 multiparous Holstein cows were divided into 4 groups according to the BCS at 21 days before calving: medium...

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Main Authors: Wei Zhao, Xue Chen, Jun Xiao, Xiao Hui Chen, Xue Feng Zhang, Tao Wang, Yu Guo Zhen, Gui Xin Qin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Asian-Australasian Association of Animal Production Societies 2019-12-01
Series:Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.ajas.info/upload/pdf/ajas-18-0817.pdf