Effects of Calving Body Condition Score on Blood Acid–Base Balance of Primiparous Holstein-Friesian Dairy Cows in a Commercial Dairy Farm: A Case Study

Effects of Calving Body Condition Score on Blood Acid–Base Balance of Primiparous Holstein-Friesian Dairy Cows in a Commercial Dairy Farm: A Case Study

The study was carried out on 27 healthy primiparous Holstein heifers (620 ± 50 kg) kept in a commercial dairy herd. The animals were divided into two groups taking into account the body condition score (BCS) index: BCS < 3.5, <i>n</i> = 12; BCS > 3.5 <i>n</i> = 15. The...

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Main Authors: Rodrigo Muiño, Joaquín Hernández, José L. Benedito, Cristina Castillo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-07-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
heifers
parturition
body condition score
nutrition
acid–base balance
milk yield
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/11/7/2075

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