Transient vs persistent subclinical hypocalcemia
Association of calcium status with early lactation disease and production in Holstein cows
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20197204Keywords:
blood calcium, subclinical hypocalcemia, early lactationAbstract
Decreased blood calcium (Ca) concentration in the early postpartum period, often diagnosed as subclinical hypocalcemia (SCH), is a common occurrence in Holstein cows. Our objectives were to evaluate the association of SCH duration with the risk of early lactation negative events and milk production.