The Potential to Alleviate Negative Energy Balance in Holstein Dairy Cows by Modulating Milk Glucose, Plasma Glucose, and Plasma Insulin through Feeding Yeast Culture and Propionibacteria

Authors

  • K. V. Lehloenya Department of Animal Science, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK
  • T. G. Rehberger Agtech Products, Inc. Waukesha, WI
  • K. M. Mertz Agtech Products, Inc. Waukesha, WI
  • D. T. Allen Department of Animal Science, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK
  • D. A. Jones Department of Animal Science, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK
  • L. J. Spicer Department of Animal Science, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20054802

Keywords:

nutrition, yeast cultures, propionibacteria, propionic acid, herd health

Abstract

Supplemental feeding of yeast cultures and Propionibacteria may aid in enhancing ruminal fermentation for the production of propionic acid, a major precursor for gluconeogenesis.

Cover image of the 38th Conference Proceedings: A cow nuzzles her newborn calf in a stall with straw bedding. Both are content. Yellow background.

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Published

2020-02-14

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2005

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