Effect of oral calcium administration on metabolic status and uterine health of dairy cows with reduced postpartum rumination and eating time
Abstract Background Hypocalcemia has detrimental effects on health and performance of dairy cows. As hypocalcemic cows show reduced feed intake, we hypothesized that cows with reduced combined rumination and eating time (CRET) may benefit from Ca supplementation. The objective was to evaluate the ef...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-04-01
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| Series: | BMC Veterinary Research |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-021-02881-2 |