L-carnitine supplementation descreases hepatic triglyceride accumulation in Holstein cows during the transition period

Background: The increased use of body reserves observed during peripartum leads to higher needs of L-carnitine by cows, which is restrictive under the production conditions of Colombian high tropics. Objective: To evaluate the lipotropic potential of L-carnitine in Holstein dairy cows during the tra...

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Main Authors: Rubén D. Galvis, Liset V. Madrid, Nicolás Ramírez-Vásquez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidad de Antioquia 2019-07-01
Series:Revista Colombiana de Ciencias Pecuarias
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Online Access:https://revistas.udea.edu.co/index.php/rccp/article/view/337875