Impact of pre-partum nutraceutical or monensin intraruminal boluses on colostrum quality and Holstein dairy cows’ performance: exploratory field study

A smooth transition phase is the key for optimal dairy cows’ performance and reduced antibiotics use. Therefore, the objective of our Our study was to compare the effect of an antibiotic growth promoter and a nutraceutical bolus, onhealth, colostrum, milk production, and profitability in transition...

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Main Authors: Giulia Esposito, Marica Simoni, Luca Quaini, Davide Augusto Bignamini, Angela Costa, Federico Righi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2024-12-01
Series:Italian Journal of Animal Science
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/1828051X.2024.2325048