Effects of Increasing Prepartum Dietary Protein Level on Production and Health of Multiparous Holstein Dairy Cows

Authors

  • M. Hossein Yazdi Ruminant Nutrition / Animal Science, Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran
  • H. Amanlou Ruminant Nutrition / Animal Science, Zanjan University, Zanjan, Iran
  • F. Kafilzadeh Ruminant Nutrition / Animal Science, Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran
  • M. Jahani Moghadam Ruminant Nutrition / Animal Science, Islamic Azad Univfrsity of Karaj, Tehran, Iran

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20084490

Keywords:

crude protein, levels, production performance, metabolites, colostrums, late gestation

Abstract

Effects of two levels of crude protein (CP) during late gestation on the production performance, health, blood metabolites and colostrums composition were determined in Holstein cows.

Cover image of the 41st Conference Proceedings: A herd of cattle standing in the field, framed by a cloudy sky. Yellow background.

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Published

2008-09-25

Issue

2008

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