A Dairy Herd Case Investigation with Very Low Dietary Cation–Anion Difference in Prepartum Dairy Cows

During the periparturient period, subclinical hypocalcemia (total plasma Ca concentration <2.0 mmol/l) is a potential problem for the dairy cow; consequently, its prevention is essential for success of fertility and productive performance. Dietary cation–anion difference (DCAD) has been defin...

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Main Authors: Pedro Melendez, Scott Poock
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2017-06-01
Series:Frontiers in Nutrition
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Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fnut.2017.00026/full