Body condition effects on dry matter intake and metabolic status during the transition period in Holstein dairy cows

The objective was to evaluate dry matter intake, metabolite concentrations and milk production of cows with different dry period body condition score (BCS). In addition, to support these results with previously reported insulin resistance and adipose tissue mRNA data on the same cows. Multiparous Es...

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Main Authors: Priit Karis, Hanno Jaakson, Katri Ling, Maksim Runin, Merike Henno, Andres Waldmann, Meelis Ots
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Estonian Academic Agricultural Society 2021-06-01
Series:Agraarteadus
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Online Access: http://agrt.emu.ee/pdf/2021_1_karis.pdf