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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2023-02-01
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Series: | Journal of Dairy Science |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022030222006932 |