Sex of offspring influences metabolism during early transition period in dairy cows
A study using 20 Holstein Friesian cows was conducted to investigate the influence of calf gender on metabolism during the transition period in dairy cattle. Blood samples were collected at three time points: 2–4 days prepartum (time 1), and 1 week and 2 weeks postpartum (time 2 and time 3 respectiv...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Copernicus Publications
2015-03-01
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| Series: | Archives Animal Breeding |
| Online Access: | http://www.arch-anim-breed.net/58/73/2015/aab-58-73-2015.pdf |