Rumen protected branched amino acids supplementation during early lactation in dairy cows

Authors

  • F. A. Leal Yepes College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14850
  • S. Mann College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14850
  • T. R. Overton College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14850
  • J. J. Wakshlag College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14850
  • D. V. Nydam College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14850

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20163452

Keywords:

amino acids, dairy cattle, milk protein, Hyperketonemia, lactation

Abstract

The objective of this study was to test if supplementation of Rumen Protected Branched-Chain Amino Acids (RPBCAA) with or without PG oral supplementation improved milk protein yield as well as negative energy balance during the early postpartum period in dairy cows.

Cover image of the 49th Conference Proceedings: An image of a herd of Angus cattle grazing in a field at dusk. Yellow background.

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Published

2016-09-15

Issue

2016

Section

Research Summaries 1

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