Effects of High Concentrate-Induced Subacute Ruminal Acidosis Severity on Claw Health in First-Lactation Holstein Cows

Effects of High Concentrate-Induced Subacute Ruminal Acidosis Severity on Claw Health in First-Lactation Holstein Cows

This study aimed to evaluate the effects of diet-induced subacute rumen acidosis (SARA) severity during transition and the early lactation period on claw health in 24 first-lactation Holstein heifers. All heifers were fed a 30% concentrate (in dry matter) close-up ration three weeks before calving,...

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Main Authors: Johann Kofler, Michael Hoefler, Thomas Hartinger, Ezequias Castillo-Lopez, Johann Huber, Alexander Tichy, Nicole Reisinger, Qendrim Zebeli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-04-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
subacute ruminal acidosis
SARA day
early lactation
lameness
claw horn disruption lesions
claw health score
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/13/8/1418

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