Can Stable Isotopes of Carbon and Nitrogen in Hair and Feces Be Used to Predict Dairy Cow Susceptibility to Periparturient Production-related Metabolic Diseases (PRMDs)?

Authors

  • B. L. Roeder BYU Veterinary Clinic, Department of Biology, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT 84602
  • C. A. Davis BYU Veterinary Clinic, Department of Biology, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT 84602
  • C. K. Wright BYU Veterinary Clinic, Department of Biology, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT 84602
  • T. J. Homec Department of Biology, Utah Valley University, Orem, UT 84058
  • A. D. Leano BYU Veterinary Clinic, Department of Biology, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT 84602
  • D. L. Eggett Department of Statistics, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT 84602

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20104182

Keywords:

predictive tool, PRMDs, Periparturient PRMDs, carbon, nitrogen, early intervention, stable isotopes

Abstract

The goal of this study was to provide a reliable predictive tool to detect subclinical cows at risk of PRMDs. Prepartum and parturient carbon and nitrogen stable isotopes in feces can identify cows at high risk of PRMDs, and may provide an economical method for early intervention to increase profit margins.

Cover image of the 43rd Conference Proceedings: Two short-horned cattle grazing in a field, surrounded by a flock of egrets. Yellow background.

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Published

2010-08-19

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2010

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