Effect of Peanut Shell and Rice Husk Bedding for Dairy Cows: An Analysis of Material Properties and Colostrum Microbiota

The aim of this study was to evaluate peanut shells and rice husks as bedding for dairy cows. We analyzed material properties including dry matter, water holding capacity, pH level and bacterial counts. Bedding treatments were compared with a one-way ANOVA using twelve cows split into three groups....

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Main Authors: Pengtao Li, Tong Fu, Amin Cai, Kris Descovich, Hongxia Lian, Tengyun Gao, Clive J. C. Phillips
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-02-01
Series:Animals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/12/5/603