Effect of Feeding Adaptation of Italian Simmental Cows before Summer Grazing on Animal Behavior and Milk Characteristics

Effect of Feeding Adaptation of Italian Simmental Cows before Summer Grazing on Animal Behavior and Milk Characteristics

According to the alpine transhumance system, dairy cows are moved from indoor feeding with conserved forage to fresh herbage feeding on pasture. The aim of this study was to assess, as a feeding adaptation technique, the effect of a gradual inclusion of fresh herbage in the diet of Italian Simmental...

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Main Authors: Mirco Corazzin, Monica Berlese, Enrico Sturaro, Maurizio Ramanzin, Luigi Gallo, Eugenio Aprea, Flavia Gasperi, Damiano Gianelle, Stefano Bovolenta
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-05-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
mountain
transhumance
feeding behavior
volatile compound
coagulation trait
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/10/5/829

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