Effect of Calcium Propionate plus Propylene Glycol on the incidence of Calving-related Disorders in Transition Florida Dairy Cows fed Anionic Salts

Authors

  • Pedro Melendez College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida
  • Art Donovan College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida
  • Mary B. Hall Department of Dairy and Poultry Sciences, University of Florida
  • Carlos Risco College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida
  • Jesse Goff National Animal Disease Center, Agricultural Research Service, USDA

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20005432

Keywords:

Transition period, calving-related disorders, milk yield, reproductive performance

Abstract

Transition period in the dairy cow is characterized by tremendous physiological demands. Calving-related disorders (CRD) such as milk fever (MF), retained fetal membranes (RFM), metritis, fatty liver, ketosis, left and right displacement of abomasum (DA), mastitis, and lameness are common features. These disorders are interrelated and have a significant negative economic impact in dairy cattle operations. Any attempt to decrease the incidence of CRD will positively affect milk yield and reproductive performance.

The following field trial was conducted to determine the effect of a calcium-energy supplement on the incidence of calving-related disorders in Florida dairy cows.

Cover image of the 33rd Conference Proceedings: Cattle and calves standing in a field of wildflowers, gazing curiously at the photographer. Yellow background.

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Published

2000-09-21

Issue

2000

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