Holtenius, Kjell
- Department of Applied Animal Science and Welfare, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
Abstract
In an experiment with 22 primi- and multiparious cows the effects of two different feeding strategies at dry-off were tested. One group was fed straw ad libitum, while the other group was fed silage (4 kg DM) and straw ad libitum. Plasma NEFA increased significantly at dry-off, especially in the straw group. Plasma insulin and beta-hydroxybutyrate decreased in both groups. Milk fat percentage increased during dry-off as well as protein content. The metabolism of cows in the silage group were not as affected by the dry-off procedure as the cows in the straw group
Published in
Journal of Animal and Feed Sciences
2004, volume: 13, pages: 539-542
Publisher: KIELANOWSKI INST ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY NUTRITION
SLU Authors
Odensten, Martin
- Department of Applied Animal Science and Welfare, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
- Department of Applied Animal Science and Welfare, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
UKÄ Subject classification
Veterinary Science
Animal and Dairy Science
Publication identifier
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.22358/jafs/74027/2004
Permanent link to this page (URI)
https://res.slu.se/id/publ/4393