Induction of lactation in dairy heifers: milk production, inflammatory and metabolic aspects

Induction of lactation in dairy heifers: milk production, inflammatory and metabolic aspects

ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to evaluate the metabolic, inflammatory, and hepatic aspects, as well as the milk yield in heifers submitted to protocol for induction of lactation compared to primiparous cows. Sixty Holstein heifers were selected and enrolled into two groups: Control (n= 30), pre...

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Main Authors: G.B. Luz, A.S. Maffi, E.G. Xavier, M.N. Correa, B.G. Gasperin, C.C. Brauner
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais
Series:Arquivo Brasileiro de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia
Subjects:
energetic status
hepatic profile
hormonal protocol
inflammatory
Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/pdf/abmvz/v72n2/0102-0935-abmvz-72-02-371.pdf

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