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.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 539-542 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Journal of Animal and Feed Sciences |
| Volume | 13 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2004 |
Keywords
- dry-off
- metabolism
- milk production
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