Invited review: Muscle protein breakdown and its assessment in periparturient dairy cows

ABSTRACT: Mobilization of body reserves including fat, protein, and glycogen is necessary to overcome phases of negative nutrient balance typical for high-yielding dairy cows during the periparturient period. Skeletal muscle, the largest internal organ in mammals, plays a crucial role in maintaining...

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Main Authors: H. Sadri, M.H. Ghaffari, H. Sauerwein
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2023-02-01
Series:Journal of Dairy Science
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022030222006932